Post by The Sandman on Jun 29, 2022 18:35:35 GMT -5
Carla Esparza doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Michelle Waterson glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Carla Esparza comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's legs repeatedly.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carla Esparza! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carla Esparza is not able to stop Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ground skills and Michelle Waterson moves to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie tries to get a side mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wraps her leg around Michelle Waterson leg and prevents her from moving.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
The Karate Hottie blocks them effectively.
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Low kick by Michelle Waterson to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson was tooling Carla Esparza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Carla Esparza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid shot from Michelle Waterson to the body.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks in time.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Karate Hottie catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
That hit The Karate Hottie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto deflects it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson tries a middle kick
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto Hyper-extended her arm
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from closed guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a side mount...
The Karate Hottie wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes The Karate Hottie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Karate Hottie wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to The Karate Hottie's torso
that goes wide.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws a flurry of punches at The Karate Hottie...
The Karate Hottie is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a kick to The Karate Hottie's thigh
The Karate Hottie checks that kick!
John McCarthy 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that kick with her leg.
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto into her guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto continues in closed guard
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's legs repeatedly.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to The Karate Hottie's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Nice move by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who clinches and pushes The Karate Hottie against the cage
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Karate Hottie circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is moving on the ground...
The Karate Hottie tries to counter Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's moves on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls Carla Esparza to her stomach and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has The Karate Hottie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Karate Hottie is unable to move under Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto control.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson throws her leg over Carla Esparza's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Michelle Waterson's rear naked choke attempt!
Carla Esparza frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Michelle Waterson and ends up on top!
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Carla Esparza
mostly hits air.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto cannot take advantage in the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Karate Hottie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Michelle Waterson are cliched up against the cage. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto hammers The Karate Hottie face and hooks The Karate Hottie leg
Michelle Waterson is on her back after that trip
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 5/20 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 14/32 (44%)
Kicks 17/21 (81%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Carla has SO MUCH stamina, but SO LITTLE heath. In-program it makes her look like a freak of nature, which is fun and I appareciate that, but she will be lacking in the goodness department.
Michelle Waterson glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Carla Esparza comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's legs repeatedly.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carla Esparza! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carla Esparza is not able to stop Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ground skills and Michelle Waterson moves to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie tries to get a side mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wraps her leg around Michelle Waterson leg and prevents her from moving.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
The Karate Hottie blocks them effectively.
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Low kick by Michelle Waterson to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson was tooling Carla Esparza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Carla Esparza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid shot from Michelle Waterson to the body.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks in time.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Karate Hottie catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
That hit The Karate Hottie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto deflects it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson tries a middle kick
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto Hyper-extended her arm
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from closed guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a side mount...
The Karate Hottie wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes The Karate Hottie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Karate Hottie wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to The Karate Hottie's torso
that goes wide.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws a flurry of punches at The Karate Hottie...
The Karate Hottie is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a kick to The Karate Hottie's thigh
The Karate Hottie checks that kick!
John McCarthy 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that kick with her leg.
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto into her guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto continues in closed guard
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's legs repeatedly.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to The Karate Hottie's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stumbles backwards after that one!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Nice move by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who clinches and pushes The Karate Hottie against the cage
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Karate Hottie circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is moving on the ground...
The Karate Hottie tries to counter Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's moves on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls Carla Esparza to her stomach and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has The Karate Hottie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Karate Hottie is unable to move under Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto control.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson throws her leg over Carla Esparza's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Michelle Waterson's rear naked choke attempt!
Carla Esparza frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Michelle Waterson and ends up on top!
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Carla Esparza
mostly hits air.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto cannot take advantage in the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Karate Hottie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and Michelle Waterson are cliched up against the cage. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto hammers The Karate Hottie face and hooks The Karate Hottie leg
Michelle Waterson is on her back after that trip
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carla Esparza pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 5/20 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 14/32 (44%)
Kicks 17/21 (81%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Carla has SO MUCH stamina, but SO LITTLE heath. In-program it makes her look like a freak of nature, which is fun and I appareciate that, but she will be lacking in the goodness department.
