Carla Esparza will be making her return in December as the former UFC Strawweight Champion will take on Amanda Ribas at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Esparza is riding a four-fight winning streak as the strawweight owns victories over Virna Jandiroba (via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 150), Alexa Grasso (via majority decision at UFC Fight Night 159), Michelle Waterson (via split decision at UFC 249), and most recently, Marina Rodriguez (via split decision at UFC on ESPN 14). Overall, Esparza’s professional record currently stands at 17 wins and 6 losses.
Ribas extended her winning streak with a win over Paige VanZant at UFC 251. The UFC star remains undefeated within the promotion as she’s also beaten Mackenzie Dern (via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 161), Randa Markos (via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 170), and Emily Whitmire (via submission at UFC on ESPN 3). Ribas' professional record currently stands at 10 wins and 1 no contest.
UFC 256 takes place on Saturday, December 12 with Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns for the UFC Welterweight title headlining.