UFC star Carla Esparza gave the MMA community a pleasant update when she announced her pregnancy on Sunday. Not did the former UFC champion finally reveal the “little secret” she hid from the fans, but also declared her hiatus from the promotion. The strawweight fighter had failed to defend her title on her last trip to the octagon as Zang Weili triumphed over her at UFC 281. Since then, the speculations related to her next opponent had gained traction. However, the fans might have to wait longer for the Torrance native’s comeback to the octagon.

Notably, the 35-year-old took to her Instagram handle as she shared a heartfelt picture along with her husband, Matthew Lomeli. Furthermore, the strawweight fighter held a blue t-shirt as she alluded to the unborn child as a “baby cookie monster”. Also, she gave the fans a timeline of her return.

Carla Esparza lifts the veil from her little secret

The Team Oyama representative penned, “So we’ve been keeping a little secret for the last 14 weeks… we’re expecting! Baby Cookie Monster 🍪 Grand Entrance September 2023 🥰💙💗💙💗”

Following this, Esparza disclosed, “Excited for this next chapter… and hoping to make my return early to mid 2024😉👊🏽”

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Markedly, the couple tied their knot in May 2022, after the American recaptured the UFC gold when she prevailed against Rose Namajunas in a closely contested fight.

How did the MMA fighters and associates react to the announcement?

The UFC associates and fighters congratulated the couple and expressed their excitement about the recent revelation.

Noted UFC associate Megan Olivi commented, “Omg congrats!!!”

The politician Tulsi Gabbard also joined the wellwishers as she wrote, “❤️❤️❤️ Amazing!!!!!”

UFC fighter Frank ‘The Crank’ Camacho noted, “WHOAAAAAAAAA HECKK YEAH!!! Congratulations Mama & Papa Cookie Monster!”

The UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard replied with a heart emoji, “❤️”

Similarly, another UFC fighter, Bethe Correia, penned, “❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍👏👏👏👏”

The UFC correspondent Laura Sanko commented, “Omg!!! Congratulations!! So happy for you both!”

Former UFC fighter Ian McCall also hoped in as his comment read, “Ooooooommmmmggggg yes! I’m so excited for you two. Love you ♥️”

Likewise, the former UFC title contender Sarah McMann responded, “😍😍😍”

Lastly, Roy Nelson scribbled, “Congrats 👏👏”

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What do you think of this heartfelt message from the former UFC champion Carla Esparza? Do you believe she would come back stronger in 2024? Let us know in the comments below.