Carla Esparza Would Move To Atomweight If She Could

There are plenty of cookies to be had at 115 lbs, just ask Carla Esparza.

The former UFC strawweight champion says she does not have to adhere to a strict diet to make weight. She would, however, make the move to atomweight should the UFC ever implement the division.

Esparza, 30, speaks on the division ahead of her upcoming bout against Tatiana Suarez. She also opens up about her friendship with Ashlee Evans-Smith and what sort of cookies even the “Cookie Monster” won’t eat.

The following quotes have been condensed for clarity and concision.

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