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Can Alexa Grasso Gate Back to the Top?

Alexa Grasso is one of the best examples of how the world of UFC can be cruel.

inkl · Nov 10, 2025

UFC 5 TUF Anniversary Alter Egos Available Today

EA Sports UFC 5 is marking 20 years of The Ultimate Fighter with the release of the TUF Anniversary Alter Egos today. Players now have the option to fight as Carla Esparza (TUF 20), Kelvin Gastelum (TUF 17) or Michael Chiesa (TUF 15).

Operation Sports · Aug 13, 2025

UFC women’s strawweight title history: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Rose Namajunas, Zhang Weili and more

Ahead of UFC 312, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC women's strawweight belt.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2025

UFC 307 results: Emotional Carla Esparza retires after close loss to Tecia Pennington

Carlos Esparza and Joe Rogan teared up after her loss to Tecia Pennington at UFC 307.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2024

Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Tecia Pennington's unanimous decision win over Carla Esparza at UFC 307 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2024

UFC 307 predictions: Who’s taking Rountree over Pereira in Salt Lake City upset?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for UFC 307 in Salt Lake City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2024

Carla Esparza says her retirement plan will stick after UFC 307

Unlike a lot of sports retirements, particularly ones in MMA it seems, Carla Esparza said hers will be permanent.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 4, 2024

Inspired by wife Raquel, Tecia Pennington aims for late UFC title run: ‘I can make it happen for myself, too’

After watching her wife Raquel become UFC champion, Tecia Pennington aims to make another run at the title starting at Saturday's UFC 307.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2024

UFC 307 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: Carla Esparza brings the family for one last ride into the sunset

In Episode 4 of "Embedded," Carla Esparza brings her husband, son and coach to a pumpkin patch to unwind during her retirement fight week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2024

Now a mother, Carla Esparza says retirement at UFC 307 is definitive: ‘I don’t want to leave this sport in a wheelchair’

After more than 15 years in MMA, former UFC champ Carla Esparza knows when it's time to get out. And that time is Saturday at UFC 307.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2024