Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2021 16:32:15 GMT -5
Carla Esparza! Carla Esparza! This is what the people are chanting here.
Roxanne Modafferi looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Carla Esparza looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Carla Esparza is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Carla Esparza comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Happy Warrior 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 The Happy Warrior.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Happy Warrior is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to improve position.
The Happy Warrior adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Happy Warrior!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Carla Esparza pushes away The Happy Warrior trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Esparza controls Roxanne Modafferi in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Happy Warrior is hurt
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza slightly pushes The Happy Warrior into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Happy Warrior into her guard.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Esparza won't allow her to take this position easily.
The Happy Warrior clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Esparza has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
That hit Esparza who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Happy Warrior and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Happy Warrior rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Good movement from Esparza
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Happy Warrior has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
The Happy Warrior controls Carla Esparza in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Esparza is hurt
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Happy Warrior is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A dirty boxing lesson by The Happy Warrior who is trying to punish Carla Esparza's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Esparza react and defend her side.
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Roxanne Modafferi slightly pushes Esparza into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to open up The Happy Warrior with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Happy Warrior blocks a few elbows and now Carla Esparza will have to look for another option here.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Esparza is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Happy Warrior struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi is in Esparza open guard now
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount
The Happy Warrior succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Happy Warrior knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Happy Warrior's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
The Happy Warrior put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
The Happy Warrior ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
A punch from Roxanne Modafferi
grazes Esparza's left cheek.
Carla Esparza is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Happy Warrior!
Roxanne Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Esparza and pushes her away!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Happy Warrior blocks that.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Happy Warrior who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Esparza steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Esparza pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Carla Esparza looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior 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.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The Happy Warrior is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Esparza creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Happy Warrior wants nothing of that and pushes Esparza.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Happy Warrior ducks under...
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
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 The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to open up The Happy Warrior with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Happy Warrior blocks a few elbows and now Carla Esparza will have to look for another option here.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Esparza misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 6/14 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Stamina drain fight, Neither could get success because both were so damned tired!
Roxanne Modafferi looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Carla Esparza looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Carla Esparza is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Carla Esparza comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Happy Warrior 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 The Happy Warrior.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Happy Warrior is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to improve position.
The Happy Warrior adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Happy Warrior!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Carla Esparza pushes away The Happy Warrior trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Esparza controls Roxanne Modafferi in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Happy Warrior is hurt
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza slightly pushes The Happy Warrior into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Esparza studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Happy Warrior into her guard.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Esparza won't allow her to take this position easily.
The Happy Warrior clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Esparza has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
That hit Esparza who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Happy Warrior and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Happy Warrior rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Good movement from Esparza
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Happy Warrior has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
The Happy Warrior controls Carla Esparza in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Esparza is hurt
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Happy Warrior is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A dirty boxing lesson by The Happy Warrior who is trying to punish Carla Esparza's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Esparza react and defend her side.
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes The Happy Warrior forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Roxanne Modafferi slightly pushes Esparza into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to open up The Happy Warrior with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Happy Warrior blocks a few elbows and now Carla Esparza will have to look for another option here.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Esparza is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Happy Warrior struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi is in Esparza open guard now
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount
The Happy Warrior succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
The Happy Warrior knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Happy Warrior's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
The Happy Warrior put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
The Happy Warrior ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
A punch from Roxanne Modafferi
grazes Esparza's left cheek.
Carla Esparza is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over The Happy Warrior!
Roxanne Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Esparza and pushes her away!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Happy Warrior blocks that.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Happy Warrior who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Esparza and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Esparza steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Esparza pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Carla Esparza looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior 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.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The Happy Warrior is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Esparza creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Happy Warrior wants nothing of that and pushes Esparza.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Carla Esparza!
The Happy Warrior ducks under...
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
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 The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to open up The Happy Warrior with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Happy Warrior blocks a few elbows and now Carla Esparza will have to look for another option here.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Esparza misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 6/14 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Stamina drain fight, Neither could get success because both were so damned tired!
