Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2019 12:45:11 GMT -5
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Carla Esparza shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jedrzejczyk and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Jedrzejczyk is trying to counter now!
An overhand right from Joanna Jedrzejczyk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Esparza moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Esparza attempts a shoot
Joanna Jedrzejczyk hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Esparza's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Nose
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to take advantage...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Joanna Jedrzejczyk jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Jedrzejczyk seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Jedrzejczyk wants nothing of that and pushes Esparza.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
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 Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Jedrzejczyk's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
2:09 Round 1 and Jedrzejczyk is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk catch Carla Esparza's left arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Esparza's ribs.
Esparza is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Jedrzejczyk open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk breaths deeply while 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Jedrzejczyk is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that nearly tags Esparza.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Jedrzejczyk climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Joanna Jedrzejczyk creates space and allows Carla Esparza to stand up.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to show some ground skills
Joanna Jedrzejczyk put Esparza in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to close the guard.
Jedrzejczyk put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jedrzejczyk.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Esparza is in now. Joanna Jedrzejczyk is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Esparza follows Joanna Jedrzejczyk
only to get counter punched in a big way! Esparza needs to stop playing Joanna Jedrzejczyk's game or she'll get knocked out!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza catch Joanna Jedrzejczyk's left arm and tries a kimura
Joanna Jedrzejczyk holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanna Jedrzejczyk shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk breaks that americana attempt!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jedrzejczyk struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza sits high on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's chest and pulls her leg underneath Jedrzejczyk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Jedrzejczyk tries to roll out. She's too quick for Carla Esparza and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Esparza and it cost her top position.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Joanna Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Nice punches from Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Even nicer blocks from Esparza.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jedrzejczyk breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza tries to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Jedrzejczyk
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to counter now!
Jedrzejczyk catch Carla Esparza's left arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Esparza covers herself well
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk spins around suddenly...
...and her backfist connects flush with Esparza's chin!
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Joanna Jedrzejczyk saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Esparza is going to have a headache after this one.
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Jedrzejczyk, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Jedrzejczyk breaths deeply while on the ground
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jedrzejczyk throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
Esparza's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Esparza with uppercuts!
Esparza is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Esparza is unable to escape!
Esparza's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Esparza was not intelligently defending herself!
Esparza's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Joanna Jedrzejczyk by TKO (Punch) at 2:17 Round 3
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Even with wrestling for a while. Then JJ was like ”…no more wrestling”, then Carla had nothing, once they agreed to no more wrestling.
Carla Esparza shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jedrzejczyk and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk struggles... Carla Esparza is unable to take her down
Jedrzejczyk is trying to counter now!
An overhand right from Joanna Jedrzejczyk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Esparza moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Esparza attempts a shoot
Joanna Jedrzejczyk hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Esparza's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Nose
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to take advantage...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Joanna Jedrzejczyk jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Jedrzejczyk seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Jedrzejczyk wants nothing of that and pushes Esparza.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
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 Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Jedrzejczyk's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
2:09 Round 1 and Jedrzejczyk is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk catch Carla Esparza's left arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Esparza's ribs.
Esparza is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jedrzejczyk suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Jedrzejczyk open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk breaths deeply while 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Jedrzejczyk is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that nearly tags Esparza.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Jedrzejczyk climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Joanna Jedrzejczyk creates space and allows Carla Esparza to stand up.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to show some ground skills
Joanna Jedrzejczyk put Esparza in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to close the guard.
Jedrzejczyk put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jedrzejczyk.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Esparza is in now. Joanna Jedrzejczyk is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Esparza follows Joanna Jedrzejczyk
only to get counter punched in a big way! Esparza needs to stop playing Joanna Jedrzejczyk's game or she'll get knocked out!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza catch Joanna Jedrzejczyk's left arm and tries a kimura
Joanna Jedrzejczyk holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanna Jedrzejczyk shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk breaks that americana attempt!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jedrzejczyk struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza sits high on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's chest and pulls her leg underneath Jedrzejczyk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Jedrzejczyk tries to roll out. She's too quick for Carla Esparza and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Esparza and it cost her top position.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Joanna Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Nice punches from Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Even nicer blocks from Esparza.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jedrzejczyk breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Carla Esparza tries to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Jedrzejczyk
Esparza is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to counter now!
Jedrzejczyk catch Carla Esparza's left arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Esparza covers herself well
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk spins around suddenly...
...and her backfist connects flush with Esparza's chin!
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Joanna Jedrzejczyk saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Esparza is going to have a headache after this one.
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Jedrzejczyk, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Jedrzejczyk breaths deeply while on the ground
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jedrzejczyk throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
Esparza's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Esparza with uppercuts!
Esparza is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Esparza is unable to escape!
Esparza's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Esparza was not intelligently defending herself!
Esparza's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Joanna Jedrzejczyk by TKO (Punch) at 2:17 Round 3
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Even with wrestling for a while. Then JJ was like ”…no more wrestling”, then Carla had nothing, once they agreed to no more wrestling.