Post by The Sandman on Dec 16, 2021 5:39:41 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Carla Esparza chants all around the place!
Roxanne Modafferi looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Carla Esparza shifts back and forth nervously.
Roxanne Modafferi has fight Carla Esparza 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
Esparza is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away The Happy Warrior's leg!
The Happy Warrior closes her legs around Carla Esparza's leg. Esparza is not able to move away now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Happy Warrior is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and The Happy Warrior clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Happy Warrior manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Esparza
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Happy Warrior seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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
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.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
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!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Happy Warrior is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 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
Pitty-pat punches from The Happy Warrior
They're bothering Esparza even though they aren't hurting her.
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
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
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!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Esparza has The Happy Warrior controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Happy Warrior is unable to move under Esparza control.
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
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid jabs from Carla Esparza.
Nice punches.
Esparza pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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.
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Round 3
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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
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi creates enough space to control Carla Esparza's leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Happy Warrior is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and The Happy Warrior clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under The Happy Warrior control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Happy Warrior manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Esparza
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior holds Carla Esparza's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
The Happy Warrior misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior 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.
The Happy Warrior clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to stand up!
The Happy Warrior doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around 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
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Esparza and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Esparza's abdomen
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to 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
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
The Happy Warrior misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to stand up!
The Happy Warrior doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Esparza steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi looks rather shattered.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to The Happy Warrior's ribs.
The Happy Warrior blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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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.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
This match is even... This could go the distance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
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 1:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
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 has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Carla Esparza struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
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
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
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 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Happy Warrior who is in full mount! Esparza is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Esparza doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
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
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Roxanne Modafferi! She is reversed and nor Carla Esparza is on half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 41,5
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 9
Time on the ground 989 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 11,03
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 989 s
RoxMod came into this fight ready to be developed, but for some reason, she wasn’t, and her stamina drained (along with Esparzas), and this turned into a relative nothing. Which is surprising – I feel like these fighters are more developed than this fight looked. Are they? Or is that just me?
Like…look at their combined damage-caused stats. THEY BOTH DID FUCK ALL!!! (And yet, we still had to pay them. Christ, if one of them tripped on the way to the case, it would have been more damaging than their combined 25 mins of “fighting”. Come on, now.
Roxanne Modafferi looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Carla Esparza shifts back and forth nervously.
Roxanne Modafferi has fight Carla Esparza 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
Esparza is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away The Happy Warrior's leg!
The Happy Warrior closes her legs around Carla Esparza's leg. Esparza is not able to move away now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Happy Warrior is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and The Happy Warrior clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Happy Warrior manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Esparza
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Happy Warrior seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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
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.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
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!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Happy Warrior is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 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
Pitty-pat punches from The Happy Warrior
They're bothering Esparza even though they aren't hurting her.
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
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
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!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Esparza has The Happy Warrior controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Happy Warrior is unable to move under Esparza control.
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
Esparza launches a few weak punches
The Happy Warrior blocks them effectively.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid jabs from Carla Esparza.
Nice punches.
Esparza pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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.
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Round 3
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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
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi creates enough space to control Carla Esparza's leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Happy Warrior is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and The Happy Warrior clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under The Happy Warrior control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
The Happy Warrior rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
The Happy Warrior has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Happy Warrior manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Esparza
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior holds Carla Esparza's arms and blocks the punches!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
The Happy Warrior misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior 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.
The Happy Warrior clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to stand up!
The Happy Warrior doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around 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
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Esparza and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Esparza's abdomen
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to 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
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
The Happy Warrior misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to stand up!
The Happy Warrior doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Esparza steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi looks rather shattered.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Esparza's moves on the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Carla Esparza down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to The Happy Warrior's ribs.
The Happy Warrior blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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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.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
This match is even... This could go the distance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
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 1:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
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 has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Carla Esparza struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
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
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
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 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Esparza
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Esparza's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Happy Warrior who is in full mount! Esparza is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The Happy Warrior catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Esparza doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
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
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Esparza
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Roxanne Modafferi! She is reversed and nor Carla Esparza is on half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Split decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 41,5
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 9
Time on the ground 989 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 11,03
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 989 s
RoxMod came into this fight ready to be developed, but for some reason, she wasn’t, and her stamina drained (along with Esparzas), and this turned into a relative nothing. Which is surprising – I feel like these fighters are more developed than this fight looked. Are they? Or is that just me?
Like…look at their combined damage-caused stats. THEY BOTH DID FUCK ALL!!! (And yet, we still had to pay them. Christ, if one of them tripped on the way to the case, it would have been more damaging than their combined 25 mins of “fighting”. Come on, now.
