C.J. Vergara

Carlos Vergara (born June 18, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Vergara began training in Muay Thai under Pete Spratt at his gym in Texas. He started at age seventeen, driven by a lifelong dream of becoming a UFC fighter. Vergara said he had "always loved hand-to-hand combat" and credited video games like Mortal Kombat for sparking his passion for mixed martial arts. Despite several injuries throughout his career, he remained determined and never gave up.

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 faced Édgar Cháirez on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64. He lost the fight via a face crank submission in the first round.

On April 3, 2025, after his third consecutive loss, it was reported that Vergara was removed from the UFC roster.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Fury Fighting Championship FFC Flyweight Championship (One time) GiveMeSport 2023 UFC Comeback Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Édgar Cháirez Submission (face crank) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Ramazan Temirov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Asu Almabayev Decision (unanimous) UFC 299

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Vinicius Salvador Decision (unanimous) UFC 291

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Daniel Lacerda TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Tatsuro Taira Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo

Las Vegas Nevada, United States

Kleydson Rodrigues Decision (split) UFC 274

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Ode' Osbourne Decision (unanimous) UFC 268

New York City, New York, United States

Bruno Korea KO (knee to the body) Dana White's Contender Series 38

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Jacob Silva TKO (punches) Fury FC 44

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Shawn Solis KO (flying knee) Fury FC 38

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Emerson Garcia TKO (punches) Fury FC: Fight Night San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Ramiro Ruiz Castillo TKO (punches) Fury FC 30

Dallas, Texas, United States

Devin Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 40

Dallas, Texas, United States

Emerson Garcia Draw (majority) Fury FC 14

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Jose Soto Jr. Decision (unanimous) RFA 41

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Jonathan Martinez Decision (split) Fury FC 3

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Jonathan Ramirez TKO (punches) Legacy FC 23

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Akira Smith Decision (unanimous) Kickass Productions: Crown Center MMA

Austin, Texas, United States Win

LeRoy Martinez Decision (unanimous) ABG Promotions: Alamo Showdown 5

San Antonio, Texas, United States