Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2015 11:57:19 GMT -5
Leslie Smith looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Carla Esparza is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Leslie Smith and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Smith's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Smith time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza tries to open up Smith with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Smith is trying to block them with her hands...
Smith's Mouth is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Smith breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
Smith ties her up.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carla Esparza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Smith pushes Carla Esparza forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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 4:20 in the 1 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Smith may be in trouble!
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza hovers above Smith
Leslie Smith stops her from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Leslie Smith looks to counter!
Smith moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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.
Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
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 Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Solid shots!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Leslie Smith was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza opts to jump inside Smith's guard.
Smith didn't see that coming. Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith now.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith 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 Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Leslie Smith's Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. 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 Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Smith's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Leslie Smith forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Leslie Smith uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Smith is trying to counter now!
Leslie Smith is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza 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.
Leslie Smith 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.
Esparza is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Leslie Smith sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith 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 half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Smith's ribs.
That hit Smith who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Leslie Smith 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! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Esparza's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Smith into her guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Leslie Smith uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Leslie Smith 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! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Leslie Smith is in Esparza open guard now
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza can't prevent her opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Leslie Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Leslie Smith tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Esparza's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Leslie Smith
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Leslie Smith and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Leslie Smith rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Smith is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza has Smith controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Leslie Smith isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Leslie Smith lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Solid shots!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Leslie Smith uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Leslie Smith fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nice punch by Leslie Smith
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Esparza's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Smith goes to the body...
She punishes Esparza's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The ref pulls off Leslie Smith! Esparza seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Esparza's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Leslie Smith by TKO (Punch) at 1:00 Round 5
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Carla wrestle-dominated early, got kinda tired, then Leslie wrestled her and did some effective GnP to take over the fight. She then used stand up to finish where she started.
Carla Esparza is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Leslie Smith and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Esparza launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Smith's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Smith time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza tries to open up Smith with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Smith is trying to block them with her hands...
Smith's Mouth is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Smith breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
Smith ties her up.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carla Esparza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Smith pushes Carla Esparza forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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 4:20 in the 1 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Carla Esparza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Smith may be in trouble!
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza hovers above Smith
Leslie Smith stops her from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Leslie Smith looks to counter!
Smith moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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.
Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
Carla Esparza sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
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 Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Solid shots!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Leslie Smith was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza opts to jump inside Smith's guard.
Smith didn't see that coming. Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith now.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Carla Esparza was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith 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 Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Leslie Smith's Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. 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 Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Smith's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Leslie Smith forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Leslie Smith uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Smith is trying to counter now!
Leslie Smith is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza 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.
Leslie Smith 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.
Esparza is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Leslie Smith sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Smith
Smith 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 half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Smith put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Esparza can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Deep breaths from Carla Esparza who tries a hammer punch to Smith's ribs.
That hit Smith who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Leslie Smith 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! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Carla Esparza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Esparza's being punished here!
Esparza's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Smith into her guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Leslie Smith uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Leslie Smith 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! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Leslie Smith is in Esparza open guard now
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza can't prevent her opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) is cheering her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Carla Esparza looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Leslie Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Leslie Smith tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Esparza's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Leslie Smith
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Leslie Smith and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Esparza is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Smith catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Leslie Smith rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Smith is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza has Smith controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Leslie Smith isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Leslie Smith lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Solid shots!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Smith
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Leslie Smith uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Leslie Smith fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nice punch by Leslie Smith
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Esparza's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Smith and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Smith goes to the body...
She punishes Esparza's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The ref pulls off Leslie Smith! Esparza seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Esparza's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Leslie Smith by TKO (Punch) at 1:00 Round 5
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Carla wrestle-dominated early, got kinda tired, then Leslie wrestled her and did some effective GnP to take over the fight. She then used stand up to finish where she started.