On Saturday, May 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, USA Rose «Thug» Namajunas will meet Carla «Cookie Monster» Esparza for UFC Women title in a 5-round strawweight bout.
Note
Arena, date and time can change.
 Rose Namajunas Thug |
 Carla Esparza Cookie Monster |
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|---|---|---|
| Country |
 USAMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
USA Torrance, California, USA |
| Age | 29 years | 34 years |
| Pro | 9 years | 12 years |
| Height | 5′ 5″ (165 cm) | 5′ 1″ (155 cm) |
| Reach | 65″ (166 cm) | - |
| Division | strawweight (115 lbs / 52,2 kg) |
strawweight (115 lbs / 52,2 kg) |
| Stance |
 orthodox |
orthodox |
| Titles |
 UFC Women (strawweight) |
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| Record | 11 - 4 - 0 (2 KOs) |
18 - 6 - 0 (4 KOs) |
| KOs | 18% | 22% |
| Inactive | 182 days | 350 days |
| Advant. |
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The fight night will begin on Saturday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.
The fight will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Rose Namajunas versus Carla Esparza?
Who fights on Saturday, May 7?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Charles Oliveira | Justin Gaethje | For vacant UFC tit. |
| strawweight (115 lbs) | Rose Namajunas | Carla Esparza | For UFC Women tit. |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Michael Chandler | Tony Ferguson | |
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Ovince St. Preux | Maurício Rua | |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Donald Cerrone | Joe Lauzon | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Andre Fialho | Cameron VanCamp | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Randy Brown | Khaos Williams | |
| featherweight (145 lbs) | Macy Chiasson | Norma Dumont | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Brandon Royval | Matt Schnell | |
| heavyweight (265 lbs) | Blagoy Ivanov | Marcos Rogério de Lima | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Francisco Trinaldo | Danny Roberts | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Tracy Cortez | Melissa Gatto | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Kleydson Rodrigues | C.J. Vergara | |
| strawweight (115 lbs) | Lupita Godinez | Ariane Carnelossi | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Journey Newson | Fernie Garcia |
Rose «Thug» Namajunas
Rose Namajunas is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Namajunas has been performing for 9 years.
The last fight of Rose Namajunas took place on November 6, 2021 against 
Weili Zhang.
Namajunas won by split-decision (SD).
Rose Namajunas vs. Weili Zhang
On November 4, 2017 Rose Namajunas became the UFC Women strawweight champion.
The American defeated world champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Total fights: 15
Wins: 11
Wins by KO: 2
Wins by subm: 5
Wins by dec: 4
Losses: 4
Losses by KO: 1
Losses by subm: 1
Losses by dec: 2
Draws: 0How many fights did Rose Namajunas have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-23 | Amanda Ribas | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2023-09-02 | Manon Fiorot | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Carla Esparza | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2021-11-06 | Weili Zhang | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2021-04-24 | Weili Zhang | Win KO (Head Kick) |
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| 2020-07-11 | Jessica Andrade | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2019-05-11 | Jessica Andrade | Loss KO (Slam) |
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| 2018-04-07 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-11-04 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-04-15 | Michelle Waterson-Gomez | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2016-07-30 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2016-04-16 | Tecia Torres | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2015-12-10 | Paige VanZant | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2015-10-03 | Angela Hill | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2014-12-12 | Carla Esparza | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2013-07-13 | Tecia Torres | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-04-05 | Kathina Lowe | Win Submission (Flying Armbar) |
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| 2013-01-05 | Emily Kagan | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
Who all beat Rose Namajunas?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-02 | Manon Fiorot | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Carla Esparza | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2019-05-11 | Jessica Andrade | Loss KO (Slam) |
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| 2016-07-30 | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2014-12-12 | Carla Esparza | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2013-07-13 | Tecia Torres | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
Carla «Cookie Monster» Esparza
Carla Esparza is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Esparza has been performing for 12 years.
The last fight of Carla Esparza took place on May 22, 2021 against 
Xiaonan Yan.
Esparza won by technical knockout (TKO).
On December 12, 2014 Carla Esparza became the UFC Women strawweight champion.
The American defeated world champion Rose Namajunas.
Total fights: 24Wins: 18Wins by KO: 4Wins by subm: 4Wins by dec: 10Losses: 6Losses by KO: 2Losses by subm: 1Losses by dec: 3Draws: 0How many fights did Carla Esparza have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-12 | Weili Zhang | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2022-05-07 | Rose Namajunas | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2021-05-22 | Xiaonan Yan | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2020-07-25 | Marina Rodriguez | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2020-05-09 | Michelle Waterson-Gomez | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2019-09-21 | Alexa Grasso | Win Decision (Majority) |
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| 2019-04-27 | Virna Jandiroba | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-09-08 | Tatiana Suarez | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2018-06-09 | Claudia Gadelha | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2017-12-30 | Cynthia Calvillo | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-06-25 | Maryna Moroz | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-02-19 | Randa Markos | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2016-04-23 | Juliana Lima | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2015-03-14 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2014-12-12 | Rose Namajunas | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2013-01-05 | Bec Rawlings | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2012-10-06 | Lynn Alvarez | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2012-07-28 | Sarah Schneider | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2011-12-02 | Felice Herrig | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2011-06-25 | Jessica Aguilar | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2011-04-15 | Yadira Anzaldua | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2010-12-10 | Nina Nunes | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2010-08-12 | Megumi Fujii | Loss Submission (Armbar) |
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| 2010-07-16 | Lacey Sears | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2010-04-18 | Karina Hallinan | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2010-02-19 | Cassie Trost | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Carla Esparza?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-12 | Weili Zhang | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2018-09-08 | Tatiana Suarez | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2018-06-09 | Claudia Gadelha | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2017-02-19 | Randa Markos | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2015-03-14 | Joanna Jedrzejczyk | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2011-06-25 | Jessica Aguilar | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2010-08-12 | Megumi Fujii | Loss Submission (Armbar) |
Namajunas and Esparza are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.Nevertheless, I think that Rose Namajunas will win by unanimous decision.
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