The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made its third annual foray into Salt Lake City with UFC 307, held at the Delta Center. Though the event lacked the chaotic, jaw-dropping elements that characterized its predecessors, it nonetheless succeeded in delivering several significant moments, especially in the title fights. In the spotlight were Alex Pereira’s defense of
Carla Esparza
The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) operates under a unique set of financial rules, with the fighters often caught in a complex web of revenue-sharing, sponsorships, and compliance payouts. UFC 307 during its recent event in Salt Lake City exemplified this phenomenon, disbursing a total of $407,500 in compliance pay to fighters through the
Carla Esparza’s career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has been a remarkable narrative marked by resilience, tenacity, and historic accomplishments. As she faced Tecia Pennington at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, the fight represented not only a significant moment in Esparza’s career but also a symbolic closure to her 14 years as a professional
Carla Esparza’s career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has been nothing short of remarkable. Nearly a decade ago, she cemented her legacy by becoming the inaugural women’s strawweight champion of the UFC, a title she first claimed by defeating future champion Rose Namajunas. This was more than just a victorious moment; it was a historic
Carla Esparza, a name synonymous with resilience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), is poised to step into the octagon for the last time at UFC 307. As the former two-time UFC strawweight champion prepares to face Tecia Pennington, the culmination of her illustrious career mixes anticipation with bittersweet emotions. Esparza’s journey, marked