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Sponsor Carla Esparza

UFC
United States
Athlete (retired)
Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) - Team Oyama
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About Carla Esparza — retired UFC mixed Martial Arts (Mma) athlete

Carla Esparza is a world-class mixed martial artist and former UFC champion with a proven track record of elite competition, resilience, and fan recognition. With a strong personal brand rooted in wrestling, fitness, family, and authentic behind-the-scenes lifestyle content, she’s a compelling partner for campaigns that want credibility and reach beyond the cage.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Carla Kristen Esparza (born October 10, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and wrestler who competes in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is a two-time former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion. Esparza was the first UFC Strawweight Champion, the first Invicta FC Strawweight Champion, and was generally considered the best Strawweight fighter in the world during both title reigns. She first earned the UFC championship by winning a 16-woman tournament that was televised on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter. She also competed in Bellator MMA's first women's tournament. As of November 15, 2022, she is #1 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings, and as of August 29, 2023, she is ranked #7 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.

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👩Female
📍Santa AnaCaliforniaUnited States
UFC

Is Retired

Team Oyama

Menlo College

United States

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Pre-Packaged Projects

Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Carla Esparza promoting your product.

$6,000
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$8,400
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Appearance Deal

Have Carla Esparza make a live appearance at your next event

$7,200
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Brands can sponsor Carla Esparza on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Carla Esparza's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Carla Esparza is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Carla Esparza starts at $6,000 for a social media post, $7,200 for a appearance and $8,400 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Carla Esparza's audience includes 170K+ Instagram followers, interests including Marriage & Family, Kids, Home Life, Food & Drink, Cooking, and more, based in Santa Ana, California, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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