Post by The Sandmen on Jan 24, 2021 0:58:43 GMT -5
Carla Esparza vs. Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Jessica Aguilar raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Jessica Aguilar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar moves to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar viciously slams hammer blows to Esparza's face!
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over JAG's face
JAG shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar storms over Esparza with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
JAG doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Esparza's face with her elbows!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar moves to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
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.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Aguilar sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Jessica Aguilar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG gets a grip on her opponent
and barrels forward, spiking her on her head!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jessica Aguilar. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Esparza doesn't fight back!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar was tooling Carla Esparza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Carla Esparza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to JAG's ribs.
JAG blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Quick hook by Jessica Aguilar
glances off Esparza's arms.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
JAG wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
As the fight continues it seems that Carla Esparza is taking the best of the fight.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Carla Esparza blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Esparza's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG 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.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
JAG pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
JAG ducks that one.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jessica Aguilar
gets deflected.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza launches a body shot
JAG dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Esparza's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Esparza steps backwards away from Jessica Aguilar. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over JAG's face
JAG shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
JAG looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
but JAG manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Esparza seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Carla Esparza pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza circles out and slips free of Jessica Aguilar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Jessica Aguilar timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to JAG's ribs.
JAG blocks those punches
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 JAG
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carla Esparza work her BJJ game.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Aguilar put Esparza in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Esparza seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Aguilar is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
That punishment by Carla Esparza has left JAG staggered! Carla Esparza should try push forward now and finish this!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
JAG holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jessica Aguilar rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
JAG ducks under...
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Carla Esparza! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Carla Esparza doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
JAG fires a barrage of punches at Esparza's head!
This is bad! JAG is just pounding on Carla Esparza's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
JAG leans back...
She clobbers Carla Esparza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
JAG delivers a few accurate elbows!
Esparza is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Esparza's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Left eye
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Esparza doesn't fight back!
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
JAG tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
Esparza is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around her neck. Carla Esparza is blacking out and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Jessica Aguilar by Submission (RNC) at 3:58 Round 4
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 49/83 (59%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Carla came into this more tired than usual, so it’s nice that the effect of the tournament structure exists in this tournament. Aguilar did whatever she wanted in this one though.
Carla Esparza raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Jessica Aguilar raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Jessica Aguilar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar moves to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar viciously slams hammer blows to Esparza's face!
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over JAG's face
JAG shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar storms over Esparza with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
JAG doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Esparza's face with her elbows!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar moves to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
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.
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Aguilar sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Jessica Aguilar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG gets a grip on her opponent
and barrels forward, spiking her on her head!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jessica Aguilar. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Esparza doesn't fight back!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar was tooling Carla Esparza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Carla Esparza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to JAG's ribs.
JAG blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Quick hook by Jessica Aguilar
glances off Esparza's arms.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
JAG wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
As the fight continues it seems that Carla Esparza is taking the best of the fight.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Carla Esparza blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Esparza's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG 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.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
JAG pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
JAG ducks that one.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jessica Aguilar
gets deflected.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza launches a body shot
JAG dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Esparza's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jessica Aguilar takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Esparza steps backwards away from Jessica Aguilar. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over JAG's face
JAG shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
JAG only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
JAG looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
but JAG manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar goes with a looping right hand while Carla Esparza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Esparza seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Carla Esparza pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza circles out and slips free of Jessica Aguilar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Jessica Aguilar timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to JAG's ribs.
JAG blocks those punches
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 JAG
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carla Esparza work her BJJ game.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Aguilar put Esparza in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Esparza seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Aguilar is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
That punishment by Carla Esparza has left JAG staggered! Carla Esparza should try push forward now and finish this!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
JAG holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jessica Aguilar rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
JAG ducks under...
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Carla Esparza! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Carla Esparza doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
JAG fires a barrage of punches at Esparza's head!
This is bad! JAG is just pounding on Carla Esparza's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
JAG leans back...
She clobbers Carla Esparza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
JAG delivers a few accurate elbows!
Esparza is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Esparza's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Left eye
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
JAG launches a barrage of elbows over Esparza's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Esparza doesn't fight back!
Esparza's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
JAG tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
Esparza is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around her neck. Carla Esparza is blacking out and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Jessica Aguilar by Submission (RNC) at 3:58 Round 4
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 49/83 (59%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Carla came into this more tired than usual, so it’s nice that the effect of the tournament structure exists in this tournament. Aguilar did whatever she wanted in this one though.