In the UFC, there's no shame when a champion loses their title. Even if it comes by knockout or submission, losing to the best is something that happens to even great fighters.

The inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion was Carla Esparza, who defeated Rose Namajunas in 2014 in the tournament finale for The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. At UFC 185, Joanna ...

The UFC has added a number of new weight classes and titles over the years, which has helped some big stars shine. Each ...

14, 2024 • Outcome: UD over Alexa Grasso (UFC 306) • Defenses: 0 Zhang Weili • Won title: Nov. 12, 2022 • Outcome: Sub2 over Carla Esparza (UFC 281) • Defenses: 3 ...

At UFC 312, she delivered a masterclass performance, solidifying her position as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Her victory over Carla Esparza, a former strawweight champion ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 17 points as Brown beat Princeton 70-56 on Friday night. Lilly shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 ...

At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Cynthia Calvillo takes on Carla Esparza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Esparza by decision. A stoppage or submission is possible ...

After five rounds Saturday night at UFC 313, the judges were unanimous in awarding the main event victory -- and light heavyweight championship -- to Magomed Ankalaev, dousing the star power of ...