Post by The Sandman on Dec 19, 2022 18:39:09 GMT -5
Carla Esparza shifts back and forth nervously.
Zoila Frausto raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Zoila Frausto
that forces Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to try and defend better.
Zoila Frausto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel goes down.
Crushing shot to The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ribs.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel blocks Carla Esparza's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's moves.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Zoila Frausto's guard...
Zoila Frausto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Frausto!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Zoila Frausto
Carla Esparza isolates Zoila Frausto's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Zoila Frausto is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Zoila Frausto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Frausto tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Zoila Frausto moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Zoila Frausto attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Frausto looks to counter!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Frausto.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Zoila Frausto
Zoila Frausto attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Zoila Frausto manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Zoila Frausto, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves forward and holds Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza tries to holds Zoila Frausto in a clinch against the fence
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel escapes from the clinch before Carla Esparza could keep her in place
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Frausto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that. It was easy!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto goes down.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to move to full mount
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's face
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Zoila Frausto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel who is in full mount! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in trouble now!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Frausto looks to counter!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ribs.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Zoila Frausto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Zoila Frausto, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
0:10 Round 3 and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Frausto embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who is trying to punish Zoila Frausto's ribs with a few punches.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel brings her opponent closer and blocks Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's punches.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves forward and holds Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Frausto embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Solid jabs from Zoila Frausto.
Nice punches.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto steps backwards away from Zoila Frausto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Frausto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Frausto moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Zoila Frausto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Zoila Frausto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel covers herself well
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Frausto controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Frausto!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Zoila Frausto
Zoila Frausto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stops that one with her ribs!
A bunch of leg kicks from Zoila Frausto
are bothering her opponent.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Zoila Frausto
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Frausto 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Frausto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto shoots and grab Carla Esparza's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel scoop up Carla Esparza's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to the mat
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Pitty-pat punches from The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza doesn't flinch.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Frausto and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Frausto fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that hits its mark.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to pass to mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Frausto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel into her guard.
Hard blow to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Zoila Frausto sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's face
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is covering herself! The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to force the situation and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily gives her back!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in rear mount over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Some counter punches against Carla Esparza
land while she's on her bicycle.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's Mouth is beginning to swell
Zoila Frausto is measuring Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Good leg kicks from Carla Esparza.
Zoila Frausto defends with ease.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto tries a hook to the body
and hits Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs hard
Zoila Frausto 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 steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Zoila Frausto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Frausto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Zoila Frausto in her guard.
Zoila Frausto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Zoila Frausto in her guard.
Zoila Frausto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to show some ground skills
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel uses her strength to keep The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel at a disadvantage
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Zoila Frausto by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 5/12 (42%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Statistics: Zoila Frausto
Punches 17/29 (59%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Okay.
Zoila Frausto raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Zoila Frausto
that forces Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to try and defend better.
Zoila Frausto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel goes down.
Crushing shot to The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ribs.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel blocks Carla Esparza's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's moves.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Zoila Frausto's guard...
Zoila Frausto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to improve position.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Frausto!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Zoila Frausto
Carla Esparza isolates Zoila Frausto's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Zoila Frausto is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Zoila Frausto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Frausto tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Zoila Frausto moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Zoila Frausto attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Frausto looks to counter!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Frausto.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Zoila Frausto
Zoila Frausto attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Zoila Frausto manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Zoila Frausto, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves forward and holds Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza tries to holds Zoila Frausto in a clinch against the fence
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel escapes from the clinch before Carla Esparza could keep her in place
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Frausto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that. It was easy!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto goes down.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to move to full mount
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's face
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Zoila Frausto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel who is in full mount! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in trouble now!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Frausto looks to counter!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's ribs.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Zoila Frausto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Zoila Frausto, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
0:10 Round 3 and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Frausto embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who is trying to punish Zoila Frausto's ribs with a few punches.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel brings her opponent closer and blocks Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's punches.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves forward and holds Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Frausto embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Frausto pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Solid jabs from Zoila Frausto.
Nice punches.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto steps backwards away from Zoila Frausto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Frausto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Frausto moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Zoila Frausto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel circles out and slips free of Carla Esparza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Zoila Frausto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel covers herself well
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Frausto controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Frausto!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Zoila Frausto
Zoila Frausto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto stops that one with her ribs!
A bunch of leg kicks from Zoila Frausto
are bothering her opponent.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Zoila Frausto
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Frausto 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 Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto tries to better her position on the ground...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Frausto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Frausto moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Frausto shoots and grab Carla Esparza's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel scoop up Carla Esparza's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to the mat
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to close her guard around The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in open guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Pitty-pat punches from The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel
Carla Esparza doesn't flinch.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Frausto and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel won't budge, forcing Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto to pull guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Frausto fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that hits its mark.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to pass to mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Frausto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel into her guard.
Hard blow to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Frausto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Zoila Frausto sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel's face
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Frausto is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is covering herself! The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to force the situation and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily gives her back!
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is in rear mount over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Some counter punches against Carla Esparza
land while she's on her bicycle.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's Mouth is beginning to swell
Zoila Frausto is measuring Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Good leg kicks from Carla Esparza.
Zoila Frausto defends with ease.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Frausto to fight back!
Zoila Frausto tries a hook to the body
and hits Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs hard
Zoila Frausto 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 steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Zoila Frausto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Frausto shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Zoila Frausto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Frausto in her guard...
Zoila Frausto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Frausto is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Frausto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Zoila Frausto in her guard.
Zoila Frausto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Zoila Frausto is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Zoila Frausto in her guard.
Zoila Frausto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Frausto is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to show some ground skills
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel uses her strength to keep The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel at a disadvantage
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Frausto Formerly Known as Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Zoila Frausto by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 5/12 (42%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Statistics: Zoila Frausto
Punches 17/29 (59%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Okay.
