C.J. Vergara

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 an 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.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time)
Fury Fighting Championship
FFC Flyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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|Win
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|Vinicius Salvador
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 291
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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|-
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|align=center|11–4–1
|Daniel da Silva
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:04
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
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|align=center|10–4–1
|Tatsuro Taira
|Submission (armbar)
|UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo
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|align=center|2
|align=center|4:19
|Las Vegas Nevada, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|10–3–1
|Kleydson Rodrigues
|Decision (split)
|UFC 274
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|9–3–1
|Ode' Osbourne
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 268
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York, New York, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|9–2–1
|Bruno Korea
|KO (knee to the body)
|Dana White's Contender Series 38
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:41
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|8–2–1
|Jacob Silva
|TKO (punches)
|Fury FC 38
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|align=center|3
|align=center|2:38
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|7–2–1
|Shawn Solis
|KO (flying knee)
|Fury FC 38
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|align=center|3
|align=center|4:05
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|6–2–1
|Emerson Garcia
|TKO (punches)
|Fury FC: Fight Night San Antonio
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:30
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|5–2–1
|Ramiro Ruiz Castillo
|TKO (punches)
|Fury FC 30
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:54
|Dallas, Texas, United States
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|-
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|align=center|4–2–1
|Devin Miller
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|LFA 40
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:54
|Dallas, Texas, United States
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|-
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|align=center|4–1–1
|Emerson Garcia
|Draw (majority)
|Fury FC 14
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
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|align=center|4–1
|Jose Soto Jr.
|Decision (unanimous)
|RFA 41: Clark vs Giles
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
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|align=center|3–1
|Jonathan Martinez
|Decision (split)
|Fury FC 3
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:54
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
|
|align=center|3–0
|Jonathan Ramirez
|TKO (punches)
|Legacy FC 23
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:43
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|align=center|2–0
|Akira Smith
|Decision (unanimous)
|Kickass Productions
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Austin, Texas, United States
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|Win
|align=center|1–0
|LeRoy Martinez
|Decision (unanimous)
|ABG Promotions
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|San Antonio, Texas, United States
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See also
List of current UFC fighters
List of male mixed martial artists
References
1991 births
American male mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists from Texas
Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
American Muay Thai practitioners
Living people