C.J. Vergara

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CJ Vergara
Born Carlos Vergara
(1991-06-18) June 18, 1991 (age 32)
Laredo, Texas, United States
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach 68 in[1]
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of San Antonio, Texas
Team Pete Spratt Muay Thai
Trainer Pete Spratt
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 12
By knockout 7
By decision 5
Losses 5
By submission 2
By decision 3
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Carlos Vergara (born June 18, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Vergara began training under Pete Spratt at his Muay Thai gym in his hometown of Texas.[2] Vergara started training at seventeen years old and it was his dream to become a UFC Fighter for as long as he could remember, Vergara stated he had "Always loved hand-to hand combat" He would remember playing video games like Mortal Kombat which ultimately gave him his influence to fall in love with Mixed Martial Arts. Although he has faced a handful of injuries throughout his career he never let that stop him.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vergara made his Mixed Martial Arts debut in 2012, he compiled a record of 8-2 before making his Dana White's Contender Series debut in 2021, throughout his early career he had wins over Jacob Silva, Jose Soto Jr., and more on his resume.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vergara made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[5] At the weigh-ins, Vergara weighed in at 127.4 pounds, 1.4 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and he forfeited 20% of his purse to Osbourne.[6] Vergara lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Vergara faced Kleydson Rodrigues on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, winning the bout via a split decision. After the fight Vergara announced he was doubtful he would get the win due to the fact the fight was very close and assumed he lost the bout.[8]

Vergara faced UFC newcomer Tatsuro Taira on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo. At the weigh-ins, Vergara weighed in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight with Vergara being fined 30% of his purse, which went to his opponent Taira.[9] He lost the bout via armbar in the second round.[10]

Vergara faced Daniel da Silva on March 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen.[11] After being knocked down in the first, Vergara came back to win the fight via TKO in the second round.[12] This bout earned the Fight of the Night award.[13]

Vergara faced Vinicius Salvador on July 29, 2023 at UFC 291.[14] At the weigh-ins, Vinicius Salvador weighed in at 128.5 pounds, two and an half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Vergara.[15] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[16]

Vergara faced Assu Almabayev on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299.[17] At the weigh ins, Verara weighed in at 127 pounds, one pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit, which led his bout to proceed at catchweight with 30 percent of his purse going to Almabayev.[18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision marking the third UFC fight he lost after missing weight.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–5–1 Assu Almabayev Decision (unanimous) UFC 299 March 9, 2024 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Catchweight (127 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win 12–4–1 Vinicius Salvador Decision (unanimous) UFC 291 July 29, 2023 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Catchweight (128.5 lb); Salvador missed weight.
Win 11–4–1 Daniel da Silva TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 2023 2 4:04 San Antonio, Texas, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 10–4–1 Tatsuro Taira Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo October 15, 2022 2 4:19 Las Vegas Nevada, United States Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win 10–3–1 Kleydson Rodrigues Decision (split) UFC 274 May 7, 2022 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 9–3–1 Ode' Osbourne Decision (unanimous) UFC 268 November 6, 2021 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States Catchweight (127.4 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win 9–2–1 Bruno Korea KO (knee to the body) Dana White's Contender Series 38 September 7, 2021 1 0:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–2–1 Jacob Silva TKO (punches) Fury FC 38 March 6, 2021 3 2:38 San Antonio, Texas, United States Won the Fury FC Flyweight Championship.
Win 7–2–1 Shawn Solis KO (flying knee) Fury FC 38 October 27, 2019 3 4:05 San Antonio, Texas, United States Originally for the Fury FC Flyweight Championship, Vergara missed weight (128.2 lbs) and was ineligible to win title.
Win 6–2–1 Emerson Garcia TKO (punches) Fury FC: Fight Night San Antonio June 21, 2019 2 2:30 San Antonio, Texas, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 5–2–1 Ramiro Ruiz Castillo TKO (punches) Fury FC 30 March 3, 2019 1 0:54 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 4–2–1 Devin Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 40 May 25, 2018 1 0:54 Dallas, Texas, United States Bantamweight bout.
Draw 4–1–1 Emerson Garcia Draw (majority) Fury FC 14 November 19, 2016 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 4–1 Jose Soto Jr. Decision (unanimous) RFA 41 July 29, 2016 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Loss 3–1 Jonathan Martinez Decision (split) Fury FC 3 January 24, 2015 1 2:54 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 3–0 Jonathan Ramirez TKO (punches) Legacy FC 23 September 13, 2013 1 2:43 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Akira Smith Decision (unanimous) Kickass Productions: Crown Center MMA June 28, 2013 3 3:00 Austin, Texas, United States Flyweight debut.
Win 1–0 LeRoy Martinez Decision (unanimous) ABG Promotions: Alamo Showdown 5 November 17, 2012 3 3:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Bantamweight debut.

See also

References

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