C.J. Vergara Explained

CJ Vergara
Birth Name:Carlos Vergara
Birth Date:18 June 1991
Birth Place:Laredo, Texas, United States
Weight Lb:125
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
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:3
Mma Draw:1
Sherdog:72117

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 . 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 is scheduled to face promotional newcomer Ramazonbek Temirov on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|12–5–1|Asu Almabayev|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 299||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center||Vinicius Salvador|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 291||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States||-||align=center|11–4–1|Daniel da Silva|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:04|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|10–4–1|Tatsuro Taira|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:19|Las Vegas Nevada, United States||-||align=center|10–3–1|Kleydson Rodrigues|Decision (split)|UFC 274||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Phoenix, Arizona, United States||-||align=center|9–3–1|Ode' Osbourne|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 268||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|New York City, New York, United States||-||align=center|9–2–1|Bruno Korea|KO (knee to the body)|Dana White's Contender Series 38||align=center|1|align=center|0:41|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-||align=center|8–2–1|Jacob Silva|TKO (punches)|Fury FC 38||align=center|3|align=center|2:38|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|7–2–1|Shawn Solis|KO (flying knee)|Fury FC 38||align=center|3|align=center|4:05|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|6–2–1|Emerson Garcia|TKO (punches)|Fury FC: Fight Night San Antonio||align=center|2|align=center|2:30|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|5–2–1|Ramiro Ruiz Castillo|TKO (punches)|Fury FC 30||align=center|1|align=center|0:54|Dallas, Texas, United States||-||align=center|4–2–1|Devin Miller|Submission (rear-naked choke)|LFA 40||align=center|1|align=center|0:54|Dallas, Texas, United States||-||align=center|4–1–1|Emerson Garcia|Draw (majority)|Fury FC 14||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|4–1|Jose Soto Jr.|Decision (unanimous)|RFA 41||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|3–1|Jonathan Martinez|Decision (split)|Fury FC 3||align=center|1|align=center|2:54|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|3–0|Jonathan Ramirez|TKO (punches)|Legacy FC 23||align=center|1|align=center|2:43|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-||align=center|2–0|Akira Smith|Decision (unanimous)|Kickass Productions: Crown Center MMA||align=center|3|align=center|3:00|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|LeRoy Martinez|Decision (unanimous)|ABG Promotions: Alamo Showdown 5||align=center|3|align=center|3:00|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. 2020-10-04. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: Pete Spratt Muay Thai Gym Page . 2023-03-21 . Tapology . en.
  3. Web site: November 1, 2021 . Texas native turns UFC dream into reality . 2023-03-21 . kens5.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-09-08 . DWCS 38 - CJ Vergara post-fight interview . 2023-03-21 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  5. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2021-09-18. CJ Vergara vs. Ode' Osbourne toegevoegd aan UFC 268 in New York. 2021-09-18. MMA DNA. nl.
  6. Web site: UFC 268 weigh-in results: Two title fights set; Main event backup Vicente Luque, two others miss weight. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. 2021-11-05. 2021-11-05.
  7. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-11-06. UFC 268 Results: Ode Osbourne Spoils CJ Vergara's UFC Debut. 2021-11-07. Cageside Press. en-US.
  8. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2022-05-07 . UFC 274: C.J. Vergara Snags First UFC Win Over Kleydson Rodrigues, Says He "Thrives in Chaos" . 2023-05-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  9. Web site: Staff . 2022-10-14 . UFC Fight Night 212 weigh-in results: Cub Swanson joins new division; one fighter heavy . 2022-10-14 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  10. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-10-15 . UFC Vegas 62: Tatsuro Taira Submits C.J. Vergara, Remains Unbeaten . 2023-05-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-12-08 . UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen UFC . 2023-03-21 . www.ufc.com . en.
  12. Web site: UFC San Antonio: Hometown kid CJ Vergara comes back from multiple knockdowns, finishes Daniel Lacerda. Cageside Press. Val Dewar. 2023-03-25. 2023-03-25.
  13. Web site: 2023-03-26 . UFC on ESPN 43 bonuses: Early Comeback of Year candidate gets $50,000 . 2023-04-24 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-05-12 . Vinicius Salvador enfrenta CJ Vergara no UFC em julho . 2023-05-20 . ge . pt-br.
  15. Web site: Staff . 2023-07-28 . UFC 291 weigh-in results: Headliners set, but two fighters heavy in Salt Lake City . 2023-07-28 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  16. Web site: Rush . Dylan . 2023-07-29 . UFC 291: C.J. Vergara Claims Decision Against Overweight Vinicius Salvador . 2023-08-04 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-12-06 . CJ Vergara vs Assu Almabayev Reported for UFC 299 PPV . 2023-12-06 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  18. Web site: Nolan King and Ken Hathaway . 2024-03-08 . UFC 299 weigh-in results, video: Fighter misses mark for third time . 2024-03-08 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  19. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-03-10 . UFC 299: Assu Almabayev Extends Streak to Fifteen Wins, Beats Overweight C.J. Vergara . 2024-03-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2024-06-05 . UFC adds Azat Maksum vs. CJ Vergara to Abu Dhabi fight card . 2024-06-06 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  21. Web site:
    1. UFCAbuDhabi loses Azat Maksum due to injury. No replacement, as C.J. Vergara is off the card, sources say.
    . 2024-07-11. 2024-07-26. Nolan King on X.
  22. Web site: UFC books Chris Barnett to fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta in October. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-08-11. 2024-08-11.