Post by The Sandmen on Jan 15, 2015 17:13:29 GMT -5
Julia Budd looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Julia Budd!
Esparza moves aside and dodges.
Budd seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Julia Budd is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
A punch from Carla Esparza
grazes Budd's right cheek.
Budd avoids a dangerous strike from Esparza
and counters with a solid straight!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
Julia Budd throws an uppercut
Esparza slips it.
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Carla Esparza jabs at Budd
hitting her chest.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Julia Budd gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Julia Budd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza looks to mount Julia Budd...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Budd's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Julia Budd efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza tries to open Budd's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Budd is unable to cover herself now!
Budd's Forehead is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza sits high on Julia Budd's chest and pulls her leg underneath Budd's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Budd's eyes...
Budd 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.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd 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 Julia Budd
Julia Budd 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Budd 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.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Budd's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Julia Budd breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Julia Budd
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
Esparza's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Budd is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Budd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julia Budd
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Budd moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Budd
She succeeds!
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Julia Budd uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Julia Budd gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Budd launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza pushes Julia Budd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julia Budd struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza pushes Julia Budd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julia Budd struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Julia Budd 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Esparza's Left eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Julia Budd for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Esparza time to recover. Carla Esparza seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nice punches from Julia Budd.
Even nicer blocks from Esparza.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Crushing shot to Budd's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Budd's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carla Esparza can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Budd is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Budd clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Budd 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.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Budd! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Budd is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to get her arm under Julia Budd's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Julia Budd's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Julia Budd easily defends the attempt.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Budd.
Budd uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Julia Budd uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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.
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Julia Budd jumps back and jabs
Budd seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julia Budd's punches
Budd is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Esparza blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Julia Budd!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Julia Budd launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Esparza's knee!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julia Budd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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 closed guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
Budd holds Carla Esparza arms and counters her opponent punches.
Budd is trying to counter now!
Julia Budd tries to close the guard.
Budd put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
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 Budd
Esparza tries to open up Julia Budd's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Budd in the side of the head
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Budd is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Budd clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Budd has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Budd control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Budd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza throws a combo
Budd punches back but nobody connects.
Budd clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Nice punch by Carla Esparza
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Budd's Forehead is beginning to swell
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Esparza blocks that. She made it look easy!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Julia Budd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Budd's thigh
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julia Budd sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Julia Budd leans forwards and tries to grapple with Esparza
Esparza wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Carla Esparza
Good shot! Budd has reasons to be worried.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza jabs at Budd
hitting her chest.
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Budd moves back and takes a deep breath.
A bad move from Carla Esparza
allows Budd to land a solid head kick.
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza paws at Budd.
Budd swings ineffectively.
Julia Budd steps forward and fires a high kick!
Esparza blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julia Budd didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Esparza's face.
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Round 4
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Budd and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carla Esparza paws at Budd.
Budd answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Budd goes down.
Crushing shot to Budd's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Julia Budd to open her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd 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.
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
Good job by Budd blocking and slipping the blows.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Not a desiderable position that Esparza is in now. Julia Budd is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Julia Budd 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.
John McCarthy 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza launches a hook to the body
Bang! Budd stops that one with her ribs!
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julia Budd tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Budd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The two exchange wildly
Budd is connecting with a few punches
Esparza is holding Julia Budd's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd tries to open up Carla Esparza's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Esparza in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Budd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Esparza struggles and frees her leg!
Julia Budd is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
Julia Budd is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Julia Budd.
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Round 5
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Esparza is holding Julia Budd's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Budd tries to show some ground skills
Julia Budd put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Budd from the side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd 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 Julia Budd
Carla Esparza looks to mount Julia Budd...
Julia Budd takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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 closed guard over Budd
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Budd.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Budd uses her forearms to block the impact!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Budd attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Budd quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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.
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 Budd
Esparza tries to improve position.
Budd adjusts and closes her guard.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Budd's kick.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julia Budd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Budd ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Budd can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd tries to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
Julia Budd gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Budd catch Carla Esparza's right 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!
Esparza measures the resilience of Budd's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Budd's side.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julia Budd fakes some punches
Esparza ties her up.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd aggressively and repeatedly punches Esparza.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
That brutal impact left Esparza laid out on the mat! Julia Budd's corner come in to congratulate her!
Winner is Julia Budd by KO (GnP) at 3:47 Round 5
Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 18/47 (38%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 19/45 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 916 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 22/30 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 916 s
Ooooo, Budd was major-lucky with this finish. A flash KO in a fight that she had probably lost control of due to stamina and wrestle-grinding from Esparza. If this went another minute and 14 seconds, I can’t really see how the judges could give it to her. (Even after the KO, Carla still out-damaged Budd nearly 2:1.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Julia Budd!
Esparza moves aside and dodges.
Budd seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Julia Budd is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
A punch from Carla Esparza
grazes Budd's right cheek.
Budd avoids a dangerous strike from Esparza
and counters with a solid straight!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
Julia Budd throws an uppercut
Esparza slips it.
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Carla Esparza jabs at Budd
hitting her chest.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Julia Budd gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Julia Budd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza looks to mount Julia Budd...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Budd's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Julia Budd efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza tries to open Budd's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Budd is unable to cover herself now!
Budd's Forehead is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza sits high on Julia Budd's chest and pulls her leg underneath Budd's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Budd's eyes...
Budd 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.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd 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 Julia Budd
Julia Budd 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Budd 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.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Budd's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Julia Budd breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Julia Budd
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
Esparza's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Budd is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Budd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julia Budd
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Budd moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Budd
She succeeds!
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Julia Budd uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Julia Budd gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Budd launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza pushes Julia Budd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julia Budd struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza pushes Julia Budd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julia Budd struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Julia Budd 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Esparza's Left eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Julia Budd for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Esparza time to recover. Carla Esparza seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nice punches from Julia Budd.
Even nicer blocks from Esparza.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Crushing shot to Budd's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Budd's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carla Esparza can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Budd is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Budd clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Budd 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.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Budd! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Budd is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to get her arm under Julia Budd's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Julia Budd's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Julia Budd easily defends the attempt.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Budd.
Budd uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd with one hook in
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Julia Budd uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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.
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Julia Budd jumps back and jabs
Budd seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julia Budd's punches
Budd is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Esparza blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Julia Budd!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Julia Budd launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Esparza's knee!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julia Budd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Budd's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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 closed guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
Budd holds Carla Esparza arms and counters her opponent punches.
Budd is trying to counter now!
Julia Budd tries to close the guard.
Budd put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
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 Budd
Esparza tries to open up Julia Budd's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Budd in the side of the head
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Budd is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Budd clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Budd
Budd has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Budd control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Budd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza throws a combo
Budd punches back but nobody connects.
Budd clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Nice punch by Carla Esparza
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Budd's Forehead is beginning to swell
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Esparza blocks that. She made it look easy!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Julia Budd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Budd's thigh
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julia Budd sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Julia Budd leans forwards and tries to grapple with Esparza
Esparza wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Carla Esparza
Good shot! Budd has reasons to be worried.
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carla Esparza jabs at Budd
hitting her chest.
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Budd moves back and takes a deep breath.
A bad move from Carla Esparza
allows Budd to land a solid head kick.
Esparza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza paws at Budd.
Budd swings ineffectively.
Julia Budd steps forward and fires a high kick!
Esparza blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julia Budd didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Esparza's face.
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Round 4
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Budd and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carla Esparza paws at Budd.
Budd answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Budd goes down.
Crushing shot to Budd's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Julia Budd to open her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd 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.
Budd misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Budd.
Good job by Budd blocking and slipping the blows.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Not a desiderable position that Esparza is in now. Julia Budd is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Carla Esparza tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Julia Budd 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.
John McCarthy 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza launches a hook to the body
Bang! Budd stops that one with her ribs!
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julia Budd tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Budd pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Budd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The two exchange wildly
Budd is connecting with a few punches
Esparza is holding Julia Budd's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd tries to open up Carla Esparza's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Esparza in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Julia Budd a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Budd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Esparza struggles and frees her leg!
Julia Budd is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
Julia Budd is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Julia Budd.
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Round 5
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Esparza is holding Julia Budd's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Budd tries to show some ground skills
Julia Budd put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Budd
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Budd from the side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Julia Budd
Carla Esparza is a bloody mess!
Budd 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 Julia Budd
Carla Esparza looks to mount Julia Budd...
Julia Budd takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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 closed guard over Budd
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Budd.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Budd tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Budd uses her forearms to block the impact!
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Budd attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Budd quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Carla Esparza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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.
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 Budd
Esparza tries to improve position.
Budd adjusts and closes her guard.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Budd's kick.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julia Budd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Budd ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julia Budd can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd 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.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Budd
Esparza cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Budd can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd tries to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza tries to roll on the ground...
Julia Budd gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Budd catch Carla Esparza's right 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!
Esparza measures the resilience of Budd's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Budd's side.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julia Budd fakes some punches
Esparza ties her up.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Julia Budd aggressively and repeatedly punches Esparza.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
That brutal impact left Esparza laid out on the mat! Julia Budd's corner come in to congratulate her!
Winner is Julia Budd by KO (GnP) at 3:47 Round 5
Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 18/47 (38%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 19/45 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 916 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 22/30 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 916 s
Ooooo, Budd was major-lucky with this finish. A flash KO in a fight that she had probably lost control of due to stamina and wrestle-grinding from Esparza. If this went another minute and 14 seconds, I can’t really see how the judges could give it to her. (Even after the KO, Carla still out-damaged Budd nearly 2:1.