JANUARY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CARLA ESPARZA WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT
14 WIN •
6 LOSS •
- KO
WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT
14 WIN
6 LOSS
- KO
Carla Esparza denies retirement rumors, explains 'intelligent approach' to comeback Carla Esparza has taken time away to give birth, but says her career isn’t finished.
Manager: 'Pioneer' Carla Esparza deserves to be in UFC Hall of Fame Should a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame be waiting for former two-time champ Carla Esparza when her career is over?
JANUARY 18 • SUNHERALD.COM
Rose Namajunas says criticism of Carla Esparza loss is fair: 'Definitely one of the most boring fights ever' Rose Namajunas says the criticism of her Carla Esparza loss is fair game.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rose Namajunas admits she contemplated retirement after UFC strawweight title loss to Carla Esparza Rose Namajunas pondered walking away from MMA after losing her belt last May.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rose Namajunas admits she contemplated retirement after UFC strawweight title loss to Carla Esparza Rose Namajunas pondered walking away from MMA after losing her belt last May.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Former UFC champ Carla Esparza announces pregnancy, plans return in 2024 Don’t expect to see former two-time UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza in the octagon any time soon.
MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Carla Esparza at peace with Zhang Weili loss, vows she's 'not done in this fight game' Carla Esparza will take some time off after losing her UFC strawweight title, but she’s not done yet.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zhang Weili doesn't understand why 'poor' Carla Esparza was booed at UFC 281: 'I was so surprised' Zhang Weili, from China, was caught off guard by Carla Esparza, who’s American, being booed at Madison Square Garden.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Israel Adesanya, Carla Esparza after UFC 281 losses? See whom Israel Adesanya and Carla Esparza should fighter next after losing their titles by stoppage at UFC 281.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
UFC 281 results: Zhang Weili wins back title with unusual rear-naked choke submission of Carla Esparza Weili Zhang is back atop the UFC women’s strawweight throne.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twitter reacts to Zhang Weili's title-winning submission of Carla Esparza at UFC 281 See the top Twitter reactions to Zhang Weili’s title win over Carla Esparza in the UFC 281 co-main event.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 281 discussion thread UFC 281, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, takes place Saturday in New York. Discuss it here.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 281 video: Carla Esparza, Zhang Weili face off one last time before strawweight title bout Watch the final faceoff between women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza and former titleholder Zhang Weili before UFC 281 in New York.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 281 predictions: Who are we picking in the two title fights in New York? Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC 281 main card, featuring Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira and Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Does Carla Esparza have a shot at defending the title against Zhang Weili at UFC 281? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses the chances of Carla Esparza retaining the strawweight title at UFC 281.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 281 faceoff: Zhang Weili hears chants from crowd during staredown with Carla Esparza Reigning champion Carla Esparza and former champ Zhang Weili had their first UFC 281 faceoff at the pre-fight press conference.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zhang Weili Not Threatened By Carla Esparza's Skills Ahead Of UFC 281 | Fightful News Former UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, explained why she doesn't fear current champ, Carla Esparza's skills at all ahead of UFC 281.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Carla Esparza on Zhang Weili before UFC 281: 'It doesn't really matter what she thinks or fears' Being doubted is nothing new for UFC champ Carla Esparza, who is feeling confident as an underdog against Zhang Weili.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Big favorite Zhang Weili says she has no fear of Carla Esparza in UFC 281 title fight She may be the challenger at UFC 281 on Saturday, but former women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili is brimming with confidence.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
After 'bummer' over Rose Namajunas, UFC champ Carla Esparza 'excited to put it all on the line' vs. Zhang Weili Carla Esparza is hoping her title defense at UFC 281 against Zhang Weili can erase the criticism of her title win over Rose Namajunas.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
VIDEO: UFC 281 'Countdown' for Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili Watch the “Countdown” segment ahead of the anticipated UFC 281 title fight between strawweight champ Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Esparza vs. Weili to co-main UFC 281 UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza will defend her belt against Zhang Weili at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov....
AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Carla Esparza announces UFC 281 title fight vs. Zhang Weili The UFC women’s strawweight title will be on the line Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili Scheduled For UFC 281 In November | Fightful News UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza and former champ, Zhang Weili, are booked to co-headline UFC 281 on November 12 in New York City.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
