Carla Esparza vs Tecia Pennington at UFC 307 | Preview & Prediction
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The next fight in the prelims comes in the women’s strawweight division as Carla Esparza faces off against Tecia Pennington
CARLA ESPARZA VS TECIA PENNINGTON FACTS
When is UFC 307? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday October 5th, 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am and the main card at 3:00am / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
What time are Carla Esparza and Tecia Penninton expected to walk out? The approximate walk out time for this fight is 00:05am UK, 7:05pm ET, 4:05pm PT
Where is UFC 307? Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Where can I get tickets for UFC 307? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 307
What TV channel is UFC 307 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 307? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+, while the early prelims can be streamed on UFC Fight Pass / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 307 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC 307 MAIN CARD EVENT
Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr. (Light Heavyweight)
Raquel Pennington vs Julianna Peña (Women’s Bantamweight)
José Aldo vs Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
Ketlen Vieira vs Kayla Harrison (Women’s Bantamweight)
Roman Dolidze vs Kevin Holland (Middleweight)
UFC 307 Prelims
Stephen Thompson vs Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
Marina Rodriguez vs Iasmin Lucindo (Women’s Strawweight)
César Almeida vs Ihor Potieria (Middleweight)
Austin Hubbard vs Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
Ryan Spann vs Ovince Saint Preux (Light Heavyweight)
Carla Esparza vs Tecia Pennington (Women’s Strawweight)
Court McGee vs Tim Means (Welterweight)
CARLA ESPARZA: RETIREMENT FIGHT FOR ESPARZA AS SHE LOOKS TO GO OUT IN STYLE
After the birth of her child and almost two years out of the Octagon, Carla Esparza (19-7) returns for one last dance as she has announced this will be her final fight before she hangs up her gloves. She last fought at UFC 281 in November 2022 where she was submitted by Zhang Weili to lose the women’s strawweight championship. That came after a superb six-fight win streak which saw her win the title by beating Rose Namajunas. She returns for the final time now and will look to sign off in style.
TECIA PENNINGTON: THE TINY TORNADO LOOKS TO SNAP TWO-FIGHT SKID
After not fighting for just over two years due to the birth of her daughter, Tecia Pennington returned to the UFC in May 2024 but lost via decision at the hands of Tabatha Ricci. That was her second consecutive decision loss that followed a three-fight win streak so she will be eager to get back to winning ways here.
CARLA ESPARZA VS TECIA PENNINGTON PREDICTION
Both Carla Esparza and Tecia Pennington have had lengthy spells out of action due to the birth of their children and now they share the Octagon for what will be Carla Esparza’s final fight before she retires.
Esparza has had some career having been a two-time strawweight champion in the UFC and being the competitor that she is, will be determined to leave on a positive note.
Tecia Pennington will be no pushover however and the one thing nobody can doubt about her is her impressive durability. Nine of her last ten fights have gone to the scorecards and the only one that did not was stopped by the doctor. 18 of Pennington’s professional MMA bouts have gone the distance.
She will make it incredibly tough for Esparza and much will depend on what shape Esparza is in after two years out. Pennington has had the benefit of a bout since her absence and that will surely help her.
The unknowns are more around Esparza and any kind of Octagon rust she may experience. This fight has to be favoured to go the distance and while we have a small leaning to Esparza, the best play is on backing this fight to go to the scorecards.
PREDICTION: FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE
