Post by The Sandman on Mar 31, 2022 9:49:33 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Jessica Aguilar chants all around the place!
Jessica Aguilar looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Carla Esparza looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Jessica Aguilar comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
JAG blocks in time.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull JAG into her guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to JAG
JAG covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Jessica Aguilar and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is moving on the ground...
JAG tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jessica Aguilar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Carla Esparza put JAG in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Esparza covers herself well
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Esparza covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Jessica Aguilar improve her position.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza measures the resilience of JAG's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in JAG's side.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza throws a flurry of punches at JAG...
A lot of them are hitting JAG's face
JAG's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza and JAG circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Carla Esparza who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jessica Aguilar pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Aguilar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Aguilar slightly pushes Esparza into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Body kick by Carla Esparza...
just grazes her opponent.
JAG pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
JAG blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Esparza!
JAG blocks with confidence
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick JAG away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to JAG's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
JAG struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Aguilar is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carla Esparza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
JAG wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
JAG is trying to counter now!
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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JAG is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Aguilar
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and JAG continues in closed guard
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Aguilar's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
JAG holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks JAG's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Aguilar.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to escape from the full mount...
Carla Esparza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against JAG's ribs.
JAG is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Jessica Aguilar to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG
JAG has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under JAG control.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to launch a few punches to Jessica Aguilar
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting JAG's defense
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Nice beating Jessica Aguilar has received.
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
JAG didn't like that.
JAG is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza catch Jessica Aguilar's right arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Aguilar holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Esparza and JAG circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to JAG's left thigh
Jessica Aguilar closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza suddenly holds Jessica Aguilar's arm and tries an armbar!
JAG can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for JAG! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG with one hook in
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for JAG.
Nicely done! Esparza now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG with two hooks in
Carla Esparza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in JAG's eyes...
JAG Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
JAG's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Carla Esparza's lock! This is over! JAG didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 3:05 Round 5
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Quality upgrades soar Carlos Esparanto to a pretty destructionating victoire.
Jessica Aguilar looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Carla Esparza looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Jessica Aguilar comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
JAG blocks in time.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull JAG into her guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to JAG
JAG covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Jessica Aguilar and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is moving on the ground...
JAG tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jessica Aguilar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Carla Esparza put JAG in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Esparza covers herself well
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Esparza covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Jessica Aguilar improve her position.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza measures the resilience of JAG's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in JAG's side.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza throws a flurry of punches at JAG...
A lot of them are hitting JAG's face
JAG's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza and JAG circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Carla Esparza who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jessica Aguilar pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Aguilar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Aguilar slightly pushes Esparza into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Body kick by Carla Esparza...
just grazes her opponent.
JAG pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
JAG blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Esparza!
JAG blocks with confidence
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick JAG away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to JAG's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
JAG struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Aguilar is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carla Esparza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
JAG wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
JAG is trying to counter now!
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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JAG is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Aguilar
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and JAG continues in closed guard
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Aguilar's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
JAG holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks JAG's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Aguilar.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to escape from the full mount...
Carla Esparza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against JAG's ribs.
JAG is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Jessica Aguilar to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG
JAG has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under JAG control.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to launch a few punches to Jessica Aguilar
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting JAG's defense
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Nice beating Jessica Aguilar has received.
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
JAG didn't like that.
JAG is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza catch Jessica Aguilar's right arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Aguilar holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Esparza and JAG circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to JAG's left thigh
Jessica Aguilar closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
JAG and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza suddenly holds Jessica Aguilar's arm and tries an armbar!
JAG can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for JAG! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG with one hook in
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for JAG.
Nicely done! Esparza now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Esparza is in rear mount over JAG with two hooks in
Carla Esparza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in JAG's eyes...
JAG Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
JAG's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Carla Esparza's lock! This is over! JAG didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 3:05 Round 5
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Quality upgrades soar Carlos Esparanto to a pretty destructionating victoire.
