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

A two-time champion, Zhang has wins over three of the other four women who have reigned over the division: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Jessica Andrade and Carla Esparza. One of those victories—in her ...

According to a recent report, UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang is all set to move up to flyweight for a title shot later this year.

Her victory over Carla Esparza, a former strawweight champion, was more than just another win—it was a statement. Weili’s rise to dominance is no accident. Her unique blend of power ...

Zhang, meanwhile, has rattled off decisive wins over Carla Esparza, Amanda Lemos, Yan Xiaonan, and most recently Tatiana Suarez in that span. The win over Suarez was particularly impressive ...

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 ...

Emmanuel Kiplagat, 29, and Taylor G. Haynes, 20. Johnathon J. Bettcher, 36, and Paige A. Marks-Shull, 36. Fernando A. Gonzalez Guerrero, 50, and Tyisha M. Wagner, 37 ...

Comedian Felipe Esparza met his wife Lesa at a comedy club Charley Gallay/Getty Lesa ODaniel Esparza isn’t just Felipe Esparza’s producing partner — she’s also his wife! The stand-up ...

Jaime Esparza, who has been U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas for the past two years, has resigned. Margaret Leachman, who has been Esparza's first assistant since 2023 ...

Esparza placed 11th in the 2017 U.S. Classic all-around – higher than future Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey – but disaster struck twice just one month later at the 2017 U.S. national ...