Carla Esparza Carla Esparza said her reign as UFC women’s strawweight champion hasn’t exactly gone as expected when it comes to promotional support. Tuesday’s news of a Reebok sponsorship for Paige VanZant (via Twitter ) was bittersweet for the champ. She was happy for the strawweight up-and-comer. And yet the endorsement was a reminder of opportunities that haven’t been offered to her. So honored to be a Reebok athlete!!! My new kicks got me groovin!!!!!! Haha @reebok @reebokwomen http://t.co/9hDz8eibza — Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) February 10, 2015 “If you are asking me if I feel a little overlooked by the ‘UFC machine’ while Paige seemingly is getting a lot of play, then I would be lying if I said that thought didn’t cross my mind,” Esparza (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) said in a prepared statement sent to MMAjunkie
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UFC champ Esparza after VanZant’s Reebok deal: ‘I am constantly being overlooked’ – MMA Junkie