# C.J. Vergara

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. 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.

## 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.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vergara made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268. 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. Vergara lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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.
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. He lost the bout via armbar in the second round.
Vergara faced Daniel da Silva on March 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen. After being knocked down in the first, Vergara came back to win the fight via TKO in the second round. This bout earned the Fight of the Night award.
Vergara faced Vinicius Salvador on July 29, 2023 at UFC 291. 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. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Vergara faced Asu Almabayev on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299. 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. He lost the fight by unanimous decision marking the third UFC fight he lost after missing weight.
Vergara was scheduled to face Azat Maksum on August 3, 2024 at UFC on ABC 7. However, Maksum withdrew due to an injury and the bout was cancelled.
Vergara faced promotional newcomer Ramazonbek Temirov on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.
Vergara is scheduled to face Édgar Cháirez on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64.

## Championships and accomplishments
### Mixed martial arts

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Daniel da Silva
** UFC Honors Awards
*** 2023: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Nominee vs. Daniel da Silva
* Fury Fighting Championship
** FFC Flyweight Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 19 matches | 12 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 12–6–1 | Ramazan Temirov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | October 12, 2024 | 1 | 2:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5–1 | Asu 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 44 | 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. |