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Newly crowned UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza became a two-time women’s 115-pound titleholder when she defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC at …read more
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Carla Esparza couldn’t believe the way her fight with Rose Namajumas went.
There is a new champion in town and her name is Carla Esparza. Esparza, although newly crowned, isn’t …read more
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Title fights throughout history have often left a lasting impression.
The strawweight title bout between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas at UFC 274 will certainly be remembered, but not for reasons …read more
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Almost one week later, it’s just about universally recognized that the UFC 274 co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza was boring and perhaps the worst championship fight in …read more
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Rose Namajunas fights Carla Esparza in their UFC 274 co-headliner championship rematch. | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
A few days removed …read more
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UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza and former two-time titleholder Rose Namajunas have a storied past that began before their fights in the octagon.
Before joining the cast of The Ultimate …read more
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UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has reacted to Pat Barry’s recent comments about him.
Last Saturday night, Rose Namajunas lost her UFC strawweight title to Carla Esparza. The fight was regarded …read more
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Pat Barry has attempted to provide an explanation for Rose Namajunas’ lackluster performance against Carla Esparza at UFC 274.
Heading into her first appearance of 2022, many expected Namajunas to record …read more
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Former UFC flyweight title challenger Katlyn Chookagian has a message for the critics of the UFC 274 fight between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
Esparza defeated Namajunas via split decision in …read more
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Rose Namajunas may not have defeated Carla Esparza at UFC 274, but she isn’t …read more
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Rose Namajunas throws a punch at Carla Esparza during their UFC 274 title fight. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
“We had a strategy …read more
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza before their fight at UFC 185. | Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
Joanna Jedrzejcyzk was not impressed by her …read more
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Whether you enjoyed the fight or not, Carla Esparza did what few have done in the UFC.
Not only did she reach the pinnacle of the sport by becoming a UFC …read more
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The USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie men’s and women’s pound-for-pound rankings saw major movement coming out of a weekend of UFC, Bellator and PFL action.
At UFC 274, Charles Oliveira – after …read more
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UFC commentator Michael Bisping has reacted to Rose Namajunas’s loss at UFC 274.
Last Saturday night, ‘Thug Rose’ squared off with Carla Esparza. Eight years after their first encounter ended in …read more
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With the single exception of Carla Esparza and her team, UFC 274’s co-main event Strawweight title fight was a miserable …read more
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Rose Namajunas lost her UFC strawweight title to Carla Esparza in the co-main event of UFC 274 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Rose Namajunas …read more
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Carla Esparza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Joanna Jedrzejczyk definitely had different expectations for the rematch between …read more
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Winners of the two UFC 274 title bouts both rise in the latest ESPN rankings. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Joanna Jedrzejczyk thinks history is going to repeat itself against Carla Esparza.
After Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) claimed the UFC strawweight title from Rose Namajunas at UFC 274 this past …read more
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Henry Cejudo has dubbed last weekend’s Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza rematch as the worst fight in UFC history.
Namajunas (11-5 MMA) put her strawweight on the line against Esparza (19-6 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Carla Esparza took home UFC gold, but that also came with a big chunk of criticism.
The more than 12-year veteran defeated Rose Namajunas to reclaim the UFC strawweight title in …read more
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UFC President Dana White was more concerned with the Canelo Álvarez fight during Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza’s women’s strawweight title fight at UFC 274 this past weekend.
White was pictured …read more
Source:: MMANews
Rose Namajunas experienced a wide array of emotions following her loss to Carla Esparza at UFC 274. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Carla Esparza is explaining the lack of action in the Rose Namajunas rematch.
It was Esparza (20-6 MMA) vs Namajunas (12-5 MMA) II this past Saturday night at UFC 274 at …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya completely dozed off during the lackluster rematch between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
Namajunas (11-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) lost her strawweight title to Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Carla Esparza became a two-time strawweight champion following a strange rematch with Rose Namajunas at UFC 274 where the offensive …read more
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MMA Fighting
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET …read more
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As conservative as it might have been, Carla Esparza stuck to her game plan at UFC 274 — and the end result was a championship victory. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Rose Namajunas has apologized on social media following her lackluster split-decision loss to Carla Esparza at UFC 274.
The former strawweight champion took to her Instagram the day after losing …read more
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Former strawweight queen Jessica Andrade ripped into new champion Carla Esparza following her win at UFC 274.
Just a few weeks ago, Jessica Andrade made a successful return to the strawweight …read more
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As conservative as it might have been, Carla Esparza stuck to her game plan at UFC 274 — and the end result was a championship victory. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas after UFC 274 title-fight losses?)
The final two fights of Saturday’s UFC 274 event at Footprint Center in Phoenix …read more
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Jessica Andrade tore apart newly minted UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza’s performance at UFC 274, cutting a promo for the …read more
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Former UFC strawweight champ Rose Namajunas released a statement about her UFC 274 loss to Carla Esparza, apologizing for the …read more
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Former UFC strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade wants a shot against Carla Esparza after her unusual title win at UFC 274.
Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas via a split decision at UFC 274. …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza puts the blame on Rose Namajunas for how their fight played out at UFC 274.
Esparza captured the strawweight title in a split decision win in …read more
Source:: MMANews
Rose Namajunas has gone off on those giving her flak for her performance at UFC 274.
Namajunas put the UFC Strawweight Championship on the line against Carla Esparza on May 7. …read more
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PHOENIX – Carla Esparza got the job done, but she knows it didn’t look pretty.
The veteran fighter reclaimed the UFC strawweight title by dethroning Rose Namajunas by split decision in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Count Jessica Andrade among those who weren’t impressed with the UFC 274 co-main event – and specifically Carla Esparza’s role in it.
Esparza became a two-time strawweight champion after winning a …read more
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Carla Esparza is thrilled to be a UFC strawweight champion again, even if her second win over Rose Namajunas came …read more
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After one of the most unusual UFC title fights, Dana White doesn’t want to see Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas 3 anytime soon.
Esparza defeated Namajunas via split decision in the …read more
Source:: MMANews
PHOENIX – Wondering what Rose Namajunas’ thoughts are on losing her strawweight title to Carla Esparza on Saturday night? She made it clear with her first four words at the …read more
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After losing her women’s strawweight belt to Carla Esparza at UFC 274, Rose Namajunas is still confused as to how …read more
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Following her highly criticized UFC 274 co-main event against Carla Esparza, former champion Rose Namajunas feels confident about two things: she was the rightful winner of the fight and the …read more
Source:: MMANews
Rose Namajunas lost her women’s strawweight title in the UFC 274 co-main event rematch against former champion Carla Esparza on Saturday.
The fight was largely uneventful. Spectators inside …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Carla Esparza became a two-time women’s strawweight champion on Saturday by defeated Rose Namajunas by split decision in the UFC 274 co-main event.
Esparza became the inaugural UFC women’s strawweight champion …read more
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Rose Namajunas reacts right after the conclusion of her UFC 274 title fight with Carla Esparza. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
In Rose …read more
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The next opponents for the standouts at UFC 274 are already lining up. Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker. …read more
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PHOENIX – The first of two championship bouts at UFC 274 was not the most exciting bout, but the strawweight division has a new champion.
Carla Esparza entered Saturday’s contest with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from Carla Esparza’s title-winning split decision over Rose Namajunas at UFC 274 at Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Photos courtesy of Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) …read more
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There weren’t any highlights from the UFC 274 co-main event. Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza fought for the second …read more
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Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza squared off in a women’s Strawweight contest earlier tonight (Sat., May 7, 2022) from inside …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The fight started out slow, both fighters measured and respected each other. The champion, Rose Namajunas, was feeling out the woman she already lost to once and the challenger, Carla …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Tonight’s UFC 274 event is co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza.
Namajunas (11-4 MMA) and Esparza (18-6 MMA) previously met back in …read more
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Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Carla Esparza will get married next Saturday without a mark on her face and as a two-time strawweight champion following …read more
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Carla Esparza reclaimed the strawweight title by winning a highly underwhelming decision over Rose Namajunas in the UFC 274 co-main event | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. On Twitter, pro …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 274 event was co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Carla Esparza.
Namajunas (11-5 MMA) and Esparza (19-6 MMA) had previously met back …read more
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Watch Carla Esparza vs Rose Namajunas 2 full fight video highlights from UFC 274’s co-main event, courtesy of the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Carla Esparza’s long road back to a championship came to fruition on Saturday when she claimed the strawweight belt from Rose Namajunas in the UFC 274 co-headliner.
After winning the inaugural …read more
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Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza face off ahead of their strawweight title fight at UFC 274. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
This is the …read more
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Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza face off during the UFC 274 ceremonial weigh-in at the Arizona Federal Theatre on May 06, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa …read more
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Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza at ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 274. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Get up to date on the co-main …read more
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Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade has given her prediction for tonight’s 115-pound title fight between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
After a split decision defeat to “Thug Rose” in …read more
Source:: MMANews
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
The Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza full fight video showcases a historic moment for the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Joanna Jędrzejczyk believes Rose Namajunas will still be the strawweight champ after tonight’s UFC 274.
Namajunas is looking to defend her title in a rematch against Carla Esparza in an intriguing …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Carla Esparza knew there was a chance that her title fight against Rose Namajunas might coincide with her upcoming wedding …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza is past the point of taking losses too harshly at this stage of her career.
Esparza will face strawweight queen Rose Namajunas in the UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
In the final episode of UFC 274 Embedded, Justin Gaethje cuts weight, Carla Esparza gets flowers, Charles Oliveira misses weight, and see the fighters square off for the final time …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
PHOENIX – Will it be revenge or repeat in the UFC 274 co-main event? Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza intends to provide answers when they run it back for strawweight gold.
Namajunas …read more
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UFC, YouTube
On the fifth episode of UFC 274 Embedded, Carla Esparza’s team talks about the enormous respect they have for her, Rose Namajunas and …read more
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Strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and former titleholder Carla Esparza officially weighed in on Friday for the UFC 274 co-main event rematch. Both ladies tipped the scales at an even …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
PHOENIX – A hugely important championship rematch is official after Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza made weight for the UFC 274 co-main event.
Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC), the UFC’s reigning strawweight …read more
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Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Strawweight rivals Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza will collide this …read more
Source:: MMAMania
PHOENIX – Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza are just days away from their UFC 274 title rematch and they now have their first fight week face-to-face in the books.
At the conclusion …read more
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Takedown defense remains a concern for Rose Namajunas heading into rematch with Carla Esparza …read more
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On the fourth episode of UFC 274 Embedded, Tony Ferguson and Carla Esparza reminiscence over old The Ultimate Fighter memories, Justin Gaethje plays …read more
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The UFC returns to Arizona on Saturday for its fifth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.
UFC …read more
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As Rose Namajunas prepares for her UFC 274 rematch against Carla Esparza, the view she sees when …read more
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Two-time women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas puts her title on the line against former titleholder Carla Esparza in the UFC 274 co-main event on Saturday.
Esparza defeated Namajunas to become the …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
On the third episode of UFC 274 Embedded, Michael Chandler flies to Phoenix. Champ Rose Namajunas pushes her heartrate. Carla Esparza plans a birthday surprise. Champion Charles Oliveria lands with …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
PHOENIX – Seven-and-a-half years later, Carla Esparza thinks her style will cause problems for Rose Namajunas.
Esparza (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) is set to challenge strawweight champion Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In the third episode of UFC 274 Embedded, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler arrive in Phoenix, Rose Namajunas gets a workout in, Carla Esparza plans a birthday surprise, and Justin …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
PHOENIX – Rose Namajunas has a changed outlook on her fighting career going into Saturday’s UFC 274 title defense with Carla Esparza.
Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) used to only think about …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In the co-main event of UFC 274 Rose Namajunas is looking to defend her strawweight title as she rematches Carla Esparza after seven-and-a-half years. Heading into the fight, Namajunas is …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC women’s strawweight Carla Esparza has revealed how she’s managed to bounce back to title contention and build a lengthy winning streak.
Entering 2019, Esparza, who became the inaugural 115-pound queen …read more
Source:: MMANews
Possibly no other person on the planet would be better suited to make a UFC 274: Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza prediction than Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
So when she was asked how …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
A former strawweight queen will have her eyes peeled for UFC 274’s women’s title fight.
Two of Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s former opponents will square off in Saturday’s co-main event at Footprint Center …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Carla Esparza had her wedding date set, then got a call from the UFC for a title fight at UFC 274 and couldn’t say no. …read more
Source:: ESPN
A lot can change in seven-and-a-half-years. A lot has changed in seven-and-a-half years. But still, some things stay the same.
Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza will meet in a rematch for the strawweight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has explained how being compared to Ronda Rousey impacted her against Carla Esparza.
This Saturday night at UFC 274, Rose Namajunas will attempt to cement her …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC 274 Countdown previews a rematch in the co-main event event between current strawweight champion Rose Namjunas and Carla Esparza. See these athletes train and prepare for their bouts on …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The UFC returns to Arizona on Saturday for its fifth pay-per-view of the year, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.
UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Bisping is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Rose Namajunas vs Carla Exparza 2.
It will be this coming Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274 that the long-awaited rematch between …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Did you miss the debut of UFC 274 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 12 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Carla Esparza thinks being overlooked has been a theme in her career so far.
Carla Esparza has had a wonderful career up until this point. She was the first-ever UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
Carla Esparza is facing a familiar foe in her next UFC bout, but it doesn’t feel that way to her.
Esparza, the former UFC strawweight champion, looks to regain the title …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie