C.J. Vergara
| CJ Vergara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carlos Vergara June 18, 1991 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 (173 cm)[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[edit]
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[edit]
Early career[edit]
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[edit]
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 a 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[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Daniel Da Silva[13]
- Fury Fighting Championship
- FFC Flyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| 18 matches | 12 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ "Pete Spratt Muay Thai | Gym Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ "Texas native turns UFC dream into reality". kens5.com. November 1, 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ "DWCS 38 - CJ Vergara post-fight interview". MMA Junkie. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-09-18). "CJ Vergara vs. Ode' Osbourne toegevoegd aan UFC 268 in New York". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Alexander K. Lee (2021-11-05). "UFC 268 weigh-in results: Two title fights set; Main event backup Vicente Luque, two others miss weight". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-11-06). "UFC 268 Results: Ode Osbourne Spoils CJ Vergara's UFC Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (2022-05-07). "UFC 274: C.J. Vergara Snags First UFC Win Over Kleydson Rodrigues, Says He "Thrives in Chaos"". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
- ^ Staff (2022-10-14). "UFC Fight Night 212 weigh-in results: Cub Swanson joins new division; one fighter heavy". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-10-15). "UFC Vegas 62: Tatsuro Taira Submits C.J. Vergara, Remains Unbeaten". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ Val Dewar (2023-03-25). "UFC San Antonio: Hometown kid CJ Vergara comes back from multiple knockdowns, finishes Daniel Lacerda". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ a b "UFC on ESPN 43 bonuses: Early Comeback of Year candidate gets $50,000". MMA Junkie. 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ "Vinicius Salvador enfrenta CJ Vergara no UFC em julho". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ Staff (2023-07-28). "UFC 291 weigh-in results: Headliners set, but two fighters heavy in Salt Lake City". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Rush, Dylan (2023-07-29). "UFC 291: C.J. Vergara Claims Decision Against Overweight Vinicius Salvador". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Desk, ITN News (2023-12-06). "CJ Vergara vs Assu Almabayev Reported for UFC 299 PPV". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Nolan King and Ken Hathaway (2024-03-08). "UFC 299 weigh-in results, video: Fighter misses mark for third time". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Dewar, Val (2024-03-10). "UFC 299: Assu Almabayev Extends Streak to Fifteen Wins, Beats Overweight C.J. Vergara". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-03-10.