Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 22:56:07 GMT -5
Carla Esparza is the favourite fighter of the crowd at O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic).
Megumi Fujii looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Carla Esparza looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Megumi Fujii is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Megumi Fujii comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Esparza open guard now
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii moves forward and launches a low kick.
Esparza blocks that.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Fujii 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Esparza 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 Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fujii is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to escape from the full mount...
Fujii struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fujii struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Esparza open guard now
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground
Fujii cannot take advantage in the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Esparza's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fujii has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Megumi Fujii pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Megumi Fujii circles to get the center of the cage
Esparza 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 Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza pushes Fujii's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fujii wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii 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.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fujii moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fujii tries to move to full mount
Fujii's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks those punches
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
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.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza looks rather shattered.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza has punished Fujii very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megumi Fujii is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii is fading quickly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Esparza and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Carla Esparza is on her feet again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fujii is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
I think Megumi Fujii needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Fujii misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carla Esparza holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Esparza's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Esparza steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to Fujii's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Fujii wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Solid jabs from Megumi Fujii.
Esparza defends.
Fujii and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza jabs at Fujii
to no visible effect.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Megumi Fujii
connects with Esparza.
Esparza's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza looks rather shattered.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Fujii struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza jabs at Fujii
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megumi Fujii sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Fujii seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Fujii 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Fujii pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fujii moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Carla Esparza struggles a bit before breaking Fujii's attemp of grappling
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Split decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/17 (47%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/14 (29%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Not much to add. It was one of “those” fights. (Stamina fights).
Megumi Fujii looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Carla Esparza looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Megumi Fujii is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Megumi Fujii comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Esparza open guard now
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii moves forward and launches a low kick.
Esparza blocks that.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Fujii 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Esparza 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 Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fujii is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to escape from the full mount...
Fujii struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fujii struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Esparza open guard now
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground
Fujii cannot take advantage in the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Esparza doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Esparza's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fujii has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Megumi Fujii pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Megumi Fujii circles to get the center of the cage
Esparza 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 Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza pushes Fujii's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fujii wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii 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.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fujii moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fujii tries to move to full mount
Fujii's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks those punches
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
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.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza looks rather shattered.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza has punished Fujii very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megumi Fujii is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii is fading quickly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Esparza and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Carla Esparza is on her feet again.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Esparza pushes Megumi Fujii and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fujii is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
I think Megumi Fujii needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Esparza
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Megumi Fujii passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Fujii misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Esparza
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carla Esparza holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Esparza's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Esparza steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Body shots by Carla Esparza
Solid blows to Fujii's abdomen.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Fujii wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fujii
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Solid jabs from Megumi Fujii.
Esparza defends.
Fujii and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza jabs at Fujii
to no visible effect.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Megumi Fujii
connects with Esparza.
Esparza's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Carla Esparza looks rather shattered.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Fujii struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Fujii is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza jabs at Fujii
to no visible effect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Esparza is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megumi Fujii sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Fujii seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Fujii 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Fujii pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fujii moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Carla Esparza struggles a bit before breaking Fujii's attemp of grappling
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Split decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/17 (47%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/14 (29%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Not much to add. It was one of “those” fights. (Stamina fights).
