Post by The Sandman on Mar 2, 2021 22:52:22 GMT -5
Carla Esparza is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Claudia Gadelha looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Carla Esparza
Great move by Gadelha who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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.
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha against the fence with her fingers all over Gadelha's face
Gadelha looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Carla Esparza took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Claudia Gadelha circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Gadelha won't allow her to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Gadelha's ribs.
Gadelha blocks those punches
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
Gadelha ducks under...
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's chin with an uppercut while Gadelha lands some great crosses.
A punch from Carla Esparza
grazes Gadelha's right cheek.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gadelha is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Gadelha clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Claudia Gadelha uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Gadelha misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Esparza is trying to counter now!
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 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gadelha moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Esparza tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Esparza moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha is not able to stop Gadelha ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza is fading quickly.
Gadelha 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Esparza decides to launch some tentative punches
Carla Esparza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gadelha moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's abdomen
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! Esparza now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Esparza tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gadelha!
Esparza has one of her arm over Claudia Gadelha's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gadelha!
Gadelha adopts the turtle defense and Esparza is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's abdomen
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some counter punches against Carla Esparza
almost hit her as she moves away.
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Esparza misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Esparza
hitting her chest.
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Esparza steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 813 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 813 s
I don’t feel like I can agree or disagree
Claudia Gadelha looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Carla Esparza
Great move by Gadelha who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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.
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha against the fence with her fingers all over Gadelha's face
Gadelha looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Carla Esparza took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Claudia Gadelha circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Gadelha won't allow her to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Gadelha's ribs.
Gadelha blocks those punches
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
Gadelha ducks under...
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's chin with an uppercut while Gadelha lands some great crosses.
A punch from Carla Esparza
grazes Gadelha's right cheek.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gadelha is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Gadelha clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Claudia Gadelha uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Gadelha misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Esparza is trying to counter now!
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 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gadelha moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Esparza tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Esparza moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha is not able to stop Gadelha ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza is fading quickly.
Gadelha 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Esparza decides to launch some tentative punches
Carla Esparza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gadelha moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's abdomen
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! Esparza now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Esparza tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gadelha!
Esparza has one of her arm over Claudia Gadelha's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gadelha!
Gadelha adopts the turtle defense and Esparza is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's abdomen
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some counter punches against Carla Esparza
almost hit her as she moves away.
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Esparza misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Esparza
hitting her chest.
Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Esparza steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 813 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 813 s
I don’t feel like I can agree or disagree
