Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 9:01:17 GMT -5
Tecia Torres looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carla Esparza comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tecia Torres and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to be in very good shape.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Tiny Sharknado stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza and The Tiny Sharknado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Tiny Sharknado is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter The Tiny Sharknado's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tecia Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to jump to side mount.
Tecia Torres closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Tecia Torres sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Tiny Sharknado pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Tecia Torres and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Solid shot from Tecia Torres to the body.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks in time.
The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Tiny Sharknado is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is smart enough to block that one.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Carla Esparza
connects with The Tiny Sharknado.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Tecia Torres's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tecia Torres shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Tiny Sharknado throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carla Esparza was tooling Tecia Torres for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tecia Torres lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to The Tiny Sharknado's torso
that hits its mark.
Middle kick from The Tiny Sharknado.
The kick just misses.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits The Tiny Sharknado's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Tecia Torres jabs at Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
to no visible effect.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Tiny Sharknado seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Body kick by Tecia Torres...
is blocked.
Tecia Torres moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The Tiny Sharknado jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Tecia Torres pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza pushes away The Tiny Sharknado trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Tiny Sharknado doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
Tecia Torres 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.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Tiny Sharknado who is trying to punish Carla Esparza's ribs with a few punches.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto brings her opponent closer and blocks The Tiny Sharknado's punches.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tecia Torres throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza jabs at The Tiny Sharknado
hitting her chest.
A punch from Tecia Torres
grazes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's right cheek.
Tecia Torres moves forward and launches a low kick.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that.
The Tiny Sharknado tries to grapple
She puts Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto in a double underhook!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tecia Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who put distance between them
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tecia Torres 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Tiny Sharknado's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to 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.
Tecia Torres fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that. It was easy!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tecia Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
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!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tecia Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Tecia Torres pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tecia Torres tries to holds Carla Esparza in a clinch against the fence
The Tiny Sharknado pushes back Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Crushing shot to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's body! She's holding her side
The fighters are clinching.
The Tiny Sharknado doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Tiny Sharknado who put distance between them
A bunch of leg kicks from Tecia Torres
are blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
A punch from Tecia Torres
whizzes past Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Tiny Sharknado is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tecia Torres is not able to stop The Tiny Sharknado ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Sharknado goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Tecia Torres takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado holds Carla Esparza's arms and blocks the punches!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Tecia Torres tries to take advantage...
The Tiny Sharknado switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
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.
Tecia Torres takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Tecia Torres is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres'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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Tecia Torres to open her guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza is in The Tiny Sharknado open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Pitty-pat punches from Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
They're bothering The Tiny Sharknado even though they aren't hurting her.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres 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.
Good movement from The Tiny Sharknado
who is bobbing and weaving.
Tremendous strikes from The Tiny Sharknado!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
Tremendous strikes from The Tiny Sharknado!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Tiny Sharknado launches a kick
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto checks it and keeps distance.
Brilliant combination from Carla Esparza
that forces The Tiny Sharknado to try and defend better.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Tecia Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tecia Torres 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 Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
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 Tiny Sharknado leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza is in The Tiny Sharknado open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Tiny Sharknado wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wants nothing of that and pushes The Tiny Sharknado.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Tecia Torres.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits The Tiny Sharknado's ribs hard
The Tiny Sharknado ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to The Tiny Sharknado's mid-section, she seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Tecia Torres is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Tiny Sharknado looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Tecia Torres and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres'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 Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Tecia Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Tecia Torres moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Tiny Sharknado from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tecia Torres.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tecia Torres closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Solid jabs from Tecia Torres.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tecia Torres fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that goes wide.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Carla Esparza and The Tiny Sharknado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Tiny Sharknado ducks under...
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tecia Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Carla Esparza pushes Tecia Torres against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto jumps and tries to free her leg! The Tiny Sharknado doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Tecia Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A high kick from Carla Esparza
glances off The Tiny Sharknado.
The Tiny Sharknado moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
with little effect. The Tiny Sharknado is doing a great job covering herself up.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Tiny Sharknado is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter The Tiny Sharknado's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Sharknado goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Deep breaths from Tecia Torres who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Tiny Sharknado misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Tecia Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tecia Torres, but it's close.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tecia Torres
Punches 12/46 (26%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
It’s….almost amazing the marathon of decisions this card is starting with. I bet our fans are pretty restless at this point.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Carla Esparza comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Tecia Torres and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to be in very good shape.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Tiny Sharknado stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza and The Tiny Sharknado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Tiny Sharknado is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter The Tiny Sharknado's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tecia Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to jump to side mount.
Tecia Torres closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Tecia Torres sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Tiny Sharknado pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto pushes Tecia Torres and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Solid shot from Tecia Torres to the body.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks in time.
The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Tiny Sharknado is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is smart enough to block that one.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Carla Esparza
connects with The Tiny Sharknado.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is holding Tecia Torres's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tecia Torres shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Tiny Sharknado throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Carla Esparza was tooling Tecia Torres for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tecia Torres lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to The Tiny Sharknado's torso
that hits its mark.
Middle kick from The Tiny Sharknado.
The kick just misses.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits The Tiny Sharknado's ribs hard
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Tecia Torres jabs at Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
to no visible effect.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Tiny Sharknado seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Body kick by Tecia Torres...
is blocked.
Tecia Torres moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The Tiny Sharknado jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Tecia Torres pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza pushes away The Tiny Sharknado trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Tiny Sharknado doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
Tecia Torres 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.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Tiny Sharknado who is trying to punish Carla Esparza's ribs with a few punches.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto brings her opponent closer and blocks The Tiny Sharknado's punches.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tecia Torres throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza jabs at The Tiny Sharknado
hitting her chest.
A punch from Tecia Torres
grazes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's right cheek.
Tecia Torres moves forward and launches a low kick.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that.
The Tiny Sharknado tries to grapple
She puts Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto in a double underhook!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tecia Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto who put distance between them
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tecia Torres 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto works on the ground with her fingers over The Tiny Sharknado's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to 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.
Tecia Torres fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks that. It was easy!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tecia Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
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!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tecia Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Tecia Torres pushes Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tecia Torres tries to holds Carla Esparza in a clinch against the fence
The Tiny Sharknado pushes back Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Crushing shot to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's body! She's holding her side
The fighters are clinching.
The Tiny Sharknado doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Tiny Sharknado who put distance between them
A bunch of leg kicks from Tecia Torres
are blocked by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
A punch from Tecia Torres
whizzes past Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Tiny Sharknado is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tecia Torres is not able to stop The Tiny Sharknado ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Sharknado goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza looks to mount Tecia Torres...
Tecia Torres takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado holds Carla Esparza's arms and blocks the punches!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Tecia Torres tries to take advantage...
The Tiny Sharknado switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
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.
Tecia Torres takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto moves backwards and Tecia Torres is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Tiny Sharknado studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres'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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Tecia Torres to open her guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza is in The Tiny Sharknado open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Pitty-pat punches from Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
They're bothering The Tiny Sharknado even though they aren't hurting her.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres 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.
Good movement from The Tiny Sharknado
who is bobbing and weaving.
Tremendous strikes from The Tiny Sharknado!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
Tremendous strikes from The Tiny Sharknado!
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks with confidence
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Tiny Sharknado launches a kick
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto checks it and keeps distance.
Brilliant combination from Carla Esparza
that forces The Tiny Sharknado to try and defend better.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Tecia Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tecia Torres 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 Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
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 Tiny Sharknado leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto struggles on the ground and tries to break Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza is in The Tiny Sharknado open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado tries to close her guard around Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado 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 The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Tiny Sharknado wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto wants nothing of that and pushes The Tiny Sharknado.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Tecia Torres.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits The Tiny Sharknado's ribs hard
The Tiny Sharknado ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to The Tiny Sharknado's mid-section, she seems hurt
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Tecia Torres is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Tiny Sharknado looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Tecia Torres and Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres'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 Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Tecia Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Tecia Torres moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Tiny Sharknado from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to show some ground skills
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto uses her strength to keep Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto at a disadvantage
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tecia Torres.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tecia Torres closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Solid jabs from Tecia Torres.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto defends.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tecia Torres fires an unorthodox punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's torso
that goes wide.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is connecting with a few punches
Carla Esparza and The Tiny Sharknado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Tiny Sharknado ducks under...
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tecia Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Tiny Sharknado 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 Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza has seen better days.
Carla Esparza pushes Tecia Torres against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto jumps and tries to free her leg! The Tiny Sharknado doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Tecia Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A high kick from Carla Esparza
glances off The Tiny Sharknado.
The Tiny Sharknado moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Tecia Torres's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
The Tiny Sharknado steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
with little effect. The Tiny Sharknado is doing a great job covering herself up.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto is in closed guard... The Tiny Sharknado tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass Tecia Torres's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
The Tiny Sharknado is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Tiny Sharknado is moving on the ground...
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto tries to counter The Tiny Sharknado's moves on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Sharknado goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Deep breaths from Tecia Torres who tries a hammer punch to Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto's ribs.
Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Tiny Sharknado
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Tecia Torres can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carlos "The Cookie Monster" Esparanto looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Tiny Sharknado misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Tiny Sharknado
Tecia Torres attempts to move to full guard
Tecia Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tecia Torres, but it's close.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tecia Torres
Punches 12/46 (26%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
It’s….almost amazing the marathon of decisions this card is starting with. I bet our fans are pretty restless at this point.
