Post by The Sandmen on Oct 16, 2015 16:21:49 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Esparza while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Valérie Létourneau glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Carla Esparza and Valérie Létourneau touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and moves laterally.
Valérie Létourneau tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Trouble goes to the body...
She punishes Esparza's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valérie Létourneau is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Trouble
Trouble tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Trouble'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 closed guard over Trouble
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.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Valérie Létourneau to fight back!
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Trouble wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to free her leg...
Trouble doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Trouble's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Trouble uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
A left hook from Trouble
grazes the chin of Esparza.
Trouble looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Trouble.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Trouble goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Trouble
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Trouble's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Trouble
Trouble 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 Trouble
Carla Esparza pushes Valérie Létourneau against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Trouble doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Trouble's leg!
Trouble closes her legs around Carla Esparza's leg. Esparza is not able to move away now!
Trouble tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to open up Valérie Létourneau's defense faking a few punches.
Valérie Létourneau wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Carla Esparza pushes Trouble's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Trouble rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
Trouble blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Valérie Létourneau hovers above Esparza
Good punches to Esparza's body.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Esparza from the side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Valérie Létourneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Valérie Létourneau, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Valérie Létourneau. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Valérie Létourneau attempts a sweep single...
Valérie Létourneau catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Trouble.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Esparza from the side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble 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!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Esparza's face!
Esparza has a small cut in her Chin
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Valérie Létourneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Trouble throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Valérie Létourneau attempts a sweep single...
Valérie Létourneau catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Trouble.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Trouble 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 has a small cut in her Mouth
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Trouble's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Trouble's cheek from the guard.
Valérie Létourneau uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Trouble is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Valérie Létourneau uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carla Esparza
Solid shots!
Esparza's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Trouble's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carla Esparza
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Left cheek
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
She locks it in! Carla Esparza is forced to tap!
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Submission (Americana) at 2:43 Round 2
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/15 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/40 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
...huh. Also, was anyone else thinking of Valerie Carver-Ewing every time Valerie’s name was mentioned? Haha I totally was.
Valérie Létourneau glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Valérie Létourneau touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and moves laterally.
Valérie Létourneau tries a middle kick
Esparza blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Trouble goes to the body...
She punishes Esparza's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valérie Létourneau is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Trouble
Trouble tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Trouble'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 closed guard over Trouble
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.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Valérie Létourneau to fight back!
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Trouble wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to free her leg...
Trouble doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Trouble's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Trouble uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
A left hook from Trouble
grazes the chin of Esparza.
Trouble looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Trouble.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Trouble goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Trouble
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Trouble's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Trouble
Trouble 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 Trouble
Carla Esparza pushes Valérie Létourneau against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Trouble doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Trouble's leg!
Trouble closes her legs around Carla Esparza's leg. Esparza is not able to move away now!
Trouble tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Esparza tries to open up Valérie Létourneau's defense faking a few punches.
Valérie Létourneau wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Trouble measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Trouble
Carla Esparza pushes Trouble's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Trouble rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Esparza launches a few weak punches
Trouble blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Valérie Létourneau hovers above Esparza
Good punches to Esparza's body.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Esparza from the side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Valérie Létourneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Valérie Létourneau, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Valérie Létourneau. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Valérie Létourneau attempts a sweep single...
Valérie Létourneau catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Trouble.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Esparza from the side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble 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!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Esparza's face!
Esparza has a small cut in her Chin
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Valérie Létourneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Trouble throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Valérie Létourneau attempts a sweep single...
Valérie Létourneau catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Trouble.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Trouble 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 has a small cut in her Mouth
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Trouble's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Trouble's cheek from the guard.
Valérie Létourneau uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Trouble is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Valérie Létourneau uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Esparza
Trouble tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carla Esparza
Solid shots!
Esparza's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Trouble's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Trouble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Carla Esparza
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Left cheek
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Esparza's eyes...
Esparza's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
She locks it in! Carla Esparza is forced to tap!
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Submission (Americana) at 2:43 Round 2
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/15 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/40 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
...huh. Also, was anyone else thinking of Valerie Carver-Ewing every time Valerie’s name was mentioned? Haha I totally was.