Post by The Sandman on Jun 25, 2022 1:02:09 GMT -5
Carla Esparza looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Katlyn Chookagian looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chookagian is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
Carla Esparza comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Katlyn Chookagian touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's left cheek.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Chookagian with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Middle kick from Chookagian.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hard blow to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Chookagian!
Some big punches are landing!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Katlyn Chookagian.
Nice punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chookagian seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Chookagian steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chookagian sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Katlyn Chookagian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chookagian goes down.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carla Esparza looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chookagian struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
That hit Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian 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 Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chookagian's ribs.
Chookagian is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto suddenly holds Katlyn Chookagian's arm and tries an armbar!
Chookagian can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Katlyn Chookagian looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Chookagian tries to escape from the closed guard
Katlyn Chookagian any adventage in the ground.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Katlyn Chookagian is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chookagian moves forward looking for some action
Katlyn Chookagian shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chookagian.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Katlyn Chookagian embrace and tries to move away...
Katlyn Chookagian pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Chookagian doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chookagian who put distance between them
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Chookagian didn't like that.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chookagian Hyper-extended her arm
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Chookagian's ribs
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chookagian! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and keeps working!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chookagian.
Nicely done! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Chookagian adopts the turtle defense and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Chookagian, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Chookagian
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Chookagian's Forehead is beginning to swell
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Chookagian, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chookagian.
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Round 4
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Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 1:15 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chookagian is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Chookagian.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chookagian's ribs.
Chookagian is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Katlyn Chookagian gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carla Esparza looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Chookagian has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chookagian.
Nicely done! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Chookagian is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Chookagian adopts the turtle defense and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chookagian goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to Chookagian's abdomen.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Chookagian misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws her leg over Katlyn Chookagian's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Carla Esparza's rear naked choke attempt!
Chookagian struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
Chookagian's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chookagian struggles to free herself
Chookagian's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto secures the lock while Katlyn Chookagian refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:00 Round 5
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/2 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Oh shit. This is a huge comeback win. Chookagian was winning pretty heavily throughout this fight, and Carla looked done. But in Round 4, Carla fought back and started to take over (though comparing stamina and health, she didn’t do enough, maybe brought herself even with Katlyn). But then in round 5 she didn’t trust the judges (rightly so) and took this with a finish.
Katlyn Chookagian looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chookagian is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
Carla Esparza comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Katlyn Chookagian touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's left cheek.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Chookagian with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Middle kick from Chookagian.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hard blow to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Chookagian!
Some big punches are landing!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Katlyn Chookagian.
Nice punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chookagian seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Chookagian steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chookagian sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Katlyn Chookagian, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chookagian goes down.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carla Esparza looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chookagian struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
That hit Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian 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 Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chookagian's ribs.
Chookagian is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto suddenly holds Katlyn Chookagian's arm and tries an armbar!
Chookagian can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Katlyn Chookagian looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Chookagian tries to escape from the closed guard
Katlyn Chookagian any adventage in the ground.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Katlyn Chookagian is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chookagian moves forward looking for some action
Katlyn Chookagian shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chookagian.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Katlyn Chookagian embrace and tries to move away...
Katlyn Chookagian pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Chookagian doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chookagian who put distance between them
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Chookagian didn't like that.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chookagian Hyper-extended her arm
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carla Esparza is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Chookagian's ribs
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chookagian! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and keeps working!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chookagian.
Nicely done! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Chookagian adopts the turtle defense and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Chookagian, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Chookagian
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Chookagian's Forehead is beginning to swell
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Chookagian, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chookagian.
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Round 4
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Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 1:15 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chookagian is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Chookagian.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chookagian's ribs.
Chookagian is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Katlyn Chookagian gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Carla Esparza looks to mount Katlyn Chookagian...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Chookagian has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chookagian.
Nicely done! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Chookagian has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Chookagian is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Chookagian adopts the turtle defense and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Chookagian!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one of her arm over Katlyn Chookagian's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Chookagian moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chookagian goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Chookagian
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Katlyn Chookagian to her stomach and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to Chookagian's abdomen.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Chookagian misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws her leg over Katlyn Chookagian's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Carla Esparza's rear naked choke attempt!
Chookagian struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
Chookagian's Forehead is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chookagian struggles to free herself
Chookagian's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Chookagian's eyes...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto secures the lock while Katlyn Chookagian refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:00 Round 5
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/2 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Oh shit. This is a huge comeback win. Chookagian was winning pretty heavily throughout this fight, and Carla looked done. But in Round 4, Carla fought back and started to take over (though comparing stamina and health, she didn’t do enough, maybe brought herself even with Katlyn). But then in round 5 she didn’t trust the judges (rightly so) and took this with a finish.
