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Carla Esparza Retires After Controversial Unanimous Decision Loss to Tecia Pennington at UFC 307

Oct 5, 2024, 11:04 PM

Former UFC champion Carla Esparza competed in her final fight at UFC 307, facing Tecia Pennington in a strawweight bout. Esparza, who has had a remarkable career including being a two-time women's strawweight champion and the TUF 20 champion, announced her retirement prior to the match. The fight concluded with Tecia Pennington winning by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. The bout was closely contested, with Esparza showing resilience throughout. The decision was somewhat controversial, with a consensus score of 30-28 for Pennington. Following the fight, the UFC honored Esparza with a tribute package and a highlight reel, celebrating her contributions to the sport.