Post by The Sandman on Dec 2, 2023 3:58:38 GMT -5
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Carla Esparza looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Low kick by Carla Esparza to maintain her distance.
That hits Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's ankle
ILM is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to free her opponent and ILM continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to free her opponent and ILM continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to escape from the full mount...
Carla Esparza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from ILM.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
ILM seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Carla Esparza moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
ILM launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carla Esparza rolls over herself and stands up while Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
ILM is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:45 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves forward looking for some action
Carla Esparza shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
ILM doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from ILM who put distance between them
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's knee!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane circles around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto throws a body kick.
Blocked by ILM.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
ILM 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
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 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to close the guard.
ILM put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Carla Esparza is in ILM open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Deep breaths from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
That hit ILM who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM
ILM has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for ILM.
ILM uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to ILM's abdomen.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
ILM is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
ILM is trying to escape from the rear mount.
ILM holds Carla Esparza's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto put Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM tries to escape from closed guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane! She is reversed and nor Carla Esparza is on half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
ILM's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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ILM moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
ILM throws a low kick
Carla Esparza blocks.
ILM seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Middle kick from ILM.
The kick just misses.
ILM moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
connects with Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto throws a body kick.
Blocked by ILM.
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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pulls her arm out of danger.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
ILM launches a flurry of punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto slips out of danger.
ILM grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
ILM looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
ILM is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
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 ILM
ILM steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ducks under...
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
ILM is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
ILM is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over ILM
Carla Esparza tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting ILM's defense
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass ILM's guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza looks to mount Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pulls her arm out of danger.
ILM misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter ILM's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to ILM
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that goes wide.
ILM clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on ILM's chin
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
ILM seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circles out and slips free of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
ILM launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for some grappling action
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Carla Esparza is measuring ILM with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Shockingly little was done here. Don’t think there is anything to add to those stats; they tell most of the story there…
Carla Esparza looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Low kick by Carla Esparza to maintain her distance.
That hits Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's ankle
ILM is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to free her opponent and ILM continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to free her opponent and ILM continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to escape from the full mount...
Carla Esparza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from ILM.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
ILM seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Carla Esparza moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
ILM launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carla Esparza rolls over herself and stands up while Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
ILM is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:45 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves forward looking for some action
Carla Esparza shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
ILM doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from ILM who put distance between them
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's knee!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane circles around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto throws a body kick.
Blocked by ILM.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
ILM 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
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 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to close the guard.
ILM put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Carla Esparza is in ILM open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Deep breaths from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
That hit ILM who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM is in closed guard... Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM
ILM has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for ILM.
ILM uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to ILM's abdomen.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
ILM is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's is smart enough to counter her.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in rear mount over ILM with one hook in
ILM is trying to escape from the rear mount.
ILM holds Carla Esparza's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto put Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
ILM tries to escape from closed guard...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane! She is reversed and nor Carla Esparza is on half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
ILM's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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ILM moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
ILM throws a low kick
Carla Esparza blocks.
ILM seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Middle kick from ILM.
The kick just misses.
ILM moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
connects with Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto throws a body kick.
Blocked by ILM.
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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pulls her arm out of danger.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
ILM launches a flurry of punches
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto slips out of danger.
ILM grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles... Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
ILM looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
ILM is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
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 ILM
ILM steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto ducks under...
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
ILM is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is able to achieve closed guard and counter Carla Esparza's punches.
ILM is trying to counter now!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over ILM
Carla Esparza tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to launch a few punches to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting ILM's defense
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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 ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass ILM's guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carla Esparza looks to mount Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pulls her arm out of danger.
ILM misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter ILM's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM 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 ILM
ILM tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to ILM
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that goes wide.
ILM clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on ILM's chin
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
ILM seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
ILM and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto circles out and slips free of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
ILM launches a furious low kick!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for some grappling action
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Carla Esparza is measuring ILM with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Shockingly little was done here. Don’t think there is anything to add to those stats; they tell most of the story there…
