C.J. Vergara

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CJ Vergara
BornCarlos Vergara
(1991-06-18) June 18, 1991 (age 33)
Laredo, Texas, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach68 in (173 cm) [1]
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of San Antonio, Texas
TeamPete Spratt Muay Thai
Trainer Pete Spratt
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins12
By knockout7
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision3
Draws1
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).

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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 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 Asu 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]

Vergara was scheduled to face Azat Maksum on August 3, 2024 at UFC on ABC 7. [20] However, Maksum withdrew due to an injury and the bout was cancelled. [21]

Vergara faced promotional newcomer Ramazonbek Temirov on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. [22] He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round. [23]

Vergara is scheduled to face Édgar Cháirez on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64. [24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches12 wins6 losses
By knockout71
By submission02
By decision53
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–6–1Ramazan TemirovTKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira October 12, 202412:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–5–1 Asu Almabayev Decision (unanimous) UFC 299 March 9, 202435:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (127 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win12–4–1Vinicius SalvadorDecision (unanimous) UFC 291 July 29, 202335:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesCatchweight (128.5 lb); Salvador missed weight.
Win11–4–1Daniel da SilvaTKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 202324:04 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss10–4–1 Tatsuro Taira Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo October 15, 202224:19 Las Vegas Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (129 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win10–3–1Kleydson RodriguesDecision (split) UFC 274 May 7, 202235:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss9–3–1 Ode' Osbourne Decision (unanimous) UFC 268 November 6, 202135:00 New York City, New York, United StatesCatchweight (127.4 lb) bout; Vergara missed weight.
Win9–2–1Bruno KoreaKO (knee to the body) Dana White's Contender Series 38 September 7, 202110:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2–1Jacob SilvaTKO (punches)Fury FC 44March 6, 202132:38 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesWon the Fury FC Flyweight Championship.
Win7–2–1Shawn SolisKO (flying knee)Fury FC 38October 27, 201934:05 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesOriginally for the Fury FC Flyweight Championship, Vergara missed weight (128.2 lbs) and was ineligible to win title.
Win6–2–1Emerson GarciaTKO (punches)Fury FC: Fight Night San AntonioJune 21, 201922:30 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win5–2–1Ramiro Ruiz CastilloTKO (punches)Fury FC 30March 3, 201910:54 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss4–2–1Devin MillerSubmission (rear-naked choke)LFA 40May 25, 201810:54 Dallas, Texas, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Draw4–1–1Emerson GarciaDraw (majority)Fury FC 14November 19, 201635:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win4–1Jose Soto Jr.Decision (unanimous)RFA 41July 29, 201635:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (130 lb) bout.
Loss3–1 Jonathan Martinez Decision (split)Fury FC 3January 24, 201512:54 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win3–0Jonathan RamirezTKO (punches)Legacy FC 23September 13, 201312:43 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win2–0Akira SmithDecision (unanimous)Kickass Productions: Crown Center MMAJune 28, 201333:00 Austin, Texas, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Win1–0LeRoy MartinezDecision (unanimous)ABG Promotions: Alamo Showdown 5November 17, 201233:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesBantamweight debut.

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