#4 RankedWomen's Strawweight
Carla Esparza
“Cookie Monster”
USA ·
38
Age
5'1"
Height
63"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
12 mo
Layoff
AI Style SummaryGenerated from statistical profile · labeled, not opinion
Carla Esparza is a well-rounded fighter who blends striking and grappling without a single dominant mode — a high-floor profile that wins rounds across phases.
Performance Metrics
Striking
Sig. strikes landed /min3.8
Striking accuracy44%
Strikes absorbed /min2.7
Striking defense64%
Knockdowns /150.7
Grappling
Takedowns /151.3
Takedown accuracy42%
Takedown defense66%
Submission /150.8
Control min /round1.3
91
Cardio / Pace
75
Durability
86
Opp. Quality
Strengths
- ✓ Championship cardio
- ✓ Adaptability
- ✓ Fight IQ
Weaknesses
- ✗ Late-round dips
- ✗ Slow starts
Skill Profile
Risk Flags
- ⚠ 12-month layoffmed risk
Source: ESPN event feed · Confidence: High · Updated this week
- ⚠ Age 38 — durability watchmed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
Career Trajectory
● Win● Loss● Draw
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | — | SUB | 2 | 2025-06 |
| W | — | DEC | 2 | 2025-02 |
| W | — | DEC | 3 | 2024-09 |
| L | — | DEC | 3 | 2024-04 |
| W | — | DEC | 1 | 2023-11 |