The Latest Breaking News from Carla Esparza

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 214: Early stoppages, title shots and the meaning of records

Thoughts and analysis on the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 214, which took place Saturday in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022

Amanda Lemos confident in No. 1 contender status, predicts Zhang Weili defeats Carla Esparza at UFC 281

Amanda Lemos feels she's next.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022

Rose Namajunas: Hard to count out Carla Esparza, but ‘I’m definitely leaning more toward’ Zhang Weili at UFC 281

Rose Namajunas has a vested interest in the upcoming strawweight title fight at UFC 281.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2022

Marina Rodriguez expects UFC 281 title fight winner ‘no matter how’ she beats Amanda Lemos

Marina Rodriguez predicts a title shot between the Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili winner "no matter how" she wins at UFC Fight Night 214.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2022

UFC Fight Night 214 pre-event facts: Neil Magny goes for welterweight wins record

Neil Magny will look to break out of a tie with Georges St-Pierre for most welterweight wins at UFC Fight Night 214.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

UFC 281 official poster: Israel Adesana meets familiar foe Alex Pereira

Check out the official poster for UFC 281 that was chosen by fans, and the options that did not make the cut.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 25, 2022

Manager thinks Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan ‘very close’ to UFC strawweight title eliminator

When the calendar turns to October, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan will set off an important trio of fights in the UFC strawweight division.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 30, 2022

Can Esparza Hold UFC Gold Past Title Defense at UFC 281?

Still searching for her first victory with a championship belt in hand, the strawweight champ says she’s hungry to solidify her place atop the division.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2022

Carla Esparza avoids surgery, gives timeline for UFC title defense: ‘A little more time to heal’

If all goes according to plan, the UFC women's strawweight title could be on the line again by the end of 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2022

Joe Rogan reveals his ‘No. 1 problem with scoring’ in MMA, says ‘system as it stands f*cking sucks’

Joe Rogan believes the MMA scoring system needs to be completely rethought.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2022