Carla Esparza is a professional mixed martial artist from California, United States. Carla competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the current UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion. She is a two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion.
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She is the first women UFC and Invicta FC Strawweight Champion and is considered one of the best women strawweight fighters in the world.
On May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, Esparza fought former Strawweight champion Rose Namajunas for the Strawweight championship.
There was very little exchange between the fighters, and the fight went to the judge’s decision. Esparza won the fight via split decision. This was her most recent fight.
Esparza is currently on a six-win streak and was on a five-win streak when she fought Rose Namajunas.
So, if you like Carla Esparza and want to learn more about her, please read the article below.
Carla Esparza: Quick Facts
| Full name | Carla Kristen Esparza |
| Nickname | Cookie Monster |
| Date of birth | October-10-1987 |
| Birthplace | Torrance, California, United States |
| Age | 35 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Father’s name | Under Review |
| Mother’s name | Under Review |
| Siblings | Under Review |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5.1 feet (1.55 m) |
| Weight | 52 Kg (115 pounds) |
| Body measurement | Under Review |
| Body type | Athletic body |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe size | Under Review |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Matthew Lomeli |
| Net worth | $2-$3 million |
| Salary | $100,000 -$200,000 |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Social media presence | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter |
| Source of Income | Salary, Bonuses, Endorsement, Sponsorship |
| Last Updated | December 2022 |
Early Life
She was born on October 10, 1987, in Redondo Beach, California, US and she graduated from Redondo Beach High School. Carla is of Mexican, Ecuadorian and Irish descent.
There is no information about the family at the moment. However, it will be updated as soon as possible.
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Esparza started wrestling at an early age. She won multiple local and national high-school wrestling tournaments. This are the available information about Esparza’s early life and more will be updated as soon as possible.
Education
There is not much information about her education at the moment. However, some reports suggested that she attended primary school in her hometown. She used to wrestle at multiple local and national high-school tournaments.
Later she was awarded a scholarship to Menlo College in northern California and wrestled under coach and former two-time Olympian Lee Allen.
Carla Esparza Age, Height, Weight
MMA fighter Carla was born on October 10 1987 and is currently 35 years old. Carla Esparza is 5 feet 1 inch tall or 1575 cm tall and weighs around 52 kg or 115 lbs.
Carla was born in Torrance, California, US. She holds American citizenship and is of American nationality. Furthermore, Carla belongs to Mexican, Ecuadorian and Irish ethnicity.
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Her body measurements and shoe size are under review at the moment and will be updated as soon as possible. Esparza’s hair and eyes are black. Esparza’s zodiac sign is Libra.
Who is Carla Esparza Husband?
Carla Esparza is a married woman. Carla Esparza husband’s name is Matthew Lomeli. Carla and Matthew married on May 14, 2022.
Carla earlier announced that she would marry after UFC 274, but many fans thought that she will reschedule her marriage from May, but she did not do that.
According to various reports, the lovely couple originally met on the Coffee Meets Bagel dating app during the 2020 pandemic.
Mattew explained that Carla met his requirements despite the fact that her occupation was listed as a professional athlete.
The two quickly became friends and subsequently began dating. After 8 months, Mattew proposed to Carla in June 2021, which she accepted.
Their wedding plans were finalized and the date was set, but Carla was presented with a championship session battle against Rose Namajunas and considered postponing the wedding. Nonetheless, she later chose to continue fighting.
Her decision was strongly backed by her spouse, who indicated that marrying a warrior had a cost.
Matthew Lomeli is a doctor by profession. Matthew entered the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006 and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2010.
Carla Esparza husband has also obtained further certificates, including those in medical professions. He attended the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute from 2011 to 2012 to train as a Flight Surgeon, Aerospace Physiology, and Medicine.
Carla Esparza Net Worth
Carla Esparza’s net worth is estimated to be $2-$3 million as of 2022. Esparza won $100,000 in December 2014 for her submission victory against Rose Namajunas.
Esparza earned $201,000 for her fight against Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night.
Her greatest payout was also against Namajunas. This one took place at UFC 274. She received an astounding $232,00 for her title win (second time).
Her base salary is around $150,000. After bonuses and sponsorships, she earns about $150,000-$250,000 a fight.
Esparza makes most of her money not just from fighting in the Octagon but also through lucrative sponsorship deals and advertisements.
Early Career
On February 19, 2021, Esparza had her first professional fight at Respect in Cage 3. She fought Cassie Trost and won the fight via TKO in the first round.
At Long Beach Fight Night 8 on April 18, 2010, Esparza submitted Karina Hallinan via a rear-naked choke in the second round.
She had her first MMA loss against Megumi Fujii at Bellator 24. Fujii submitted Esparza via armbar in the second round. On December 2, 2011, Esparza fought Felice Herrig at XFC 15: Tribute. Esparza won the fight via unanimous decision.
2015- Present
On March 14, 2015, Esparza fought for UFC Championship against Joanna Jedrzejczy at UFC 185. Esparza lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
Her next UFC fight was against Juliana Lima at UFC 197 on April 23, 2016. Esparza won the fight via unanimous decision. Carla next UFC loss came against Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night on February 19, 2017. Esparza lost the fight via split decision.
Next, on June 25, 2017, Esparza fought Maryna Moroz at the UFC Fight Night and won the fight via unanimous decision. At UFC 225 on June 9, 2018, Esparza fought Claudia Gadelha. Esparza lost the fight via split decision.
On April 27, 2019, Esparza fought Virna Jandiroba at UFC Fight Night. Esparza won the fight via unanimous decision.
On July 26, 2020, Esparza fought Marina Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night. This bout was set for 3 rounds, and Esparza won the fight via split decision.
Carla Esparza and Yan Xiaonan fought each other at the UFC Fight Night on May 22, 2021. Esparza technically knocked Xiaonan via punches and won the fight in the second round.
On May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, Esparza and Namajunas fought each other for UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.
This was an even matchup with very less exchange between the fighters. The fight went to the judge’s decision and Esparza won the fight via split decision.
Carla Esparza vs. Alexa Grasso
Esparza faced Grasso in a Strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens on September 21, 2019. The fight was set for three rounds and Esparza won the fight via decision.
Carla Esparza vs. Michelle Waterson
On May 9, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, UFC 249 event was held.
This event featured the UFC Women’s Strawweight bout, where Esparza fought Waterson. Esparza won the fight via split decision.
Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez
On July 26, 2020, Esparza fought Marina Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night. This bout was set for 3 rounds and Esparza won the fight via split decision.
Carla Esparza vs. Yan Xiaonan
Carla Esparza and Yan Xiaonan fought each other at the UFC Fight Night on May 22, 2021. Esparza technically knocked Xiaonan via punches and won the fight in the second round.
Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas
On May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, Esparza and Namajunas fought each other for UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.
This was an even matchup with very less exchange between the fighters. The fight went to the judge’s decision, and Esparza won the fight via split decision.
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