Post by The Sandmen on Nov 18, 2015 12:55:24 GMT -5
Carla Esparza raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Létourneau while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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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!
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Carla Esparza swings...
hard impact to Létourneau's face!
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Létourneau seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Some nice shots from Carla Esparza
that stun Létourneau.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Létourneau is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
0:49 Round 1 and Létourneau is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza
Esparza covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Valérie Létourneau gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Valérie Létourneau uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Valérie Létourneau, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
Esparza seems staggered and Valérie Létourneau runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Létourneau's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Létourneau uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valérie Létourneau! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valérie Létourneau doesn't defend herself!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Létourneau's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Létourneau is trying to counter now!
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Valérie Létourneau was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Valérie Létourneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Esparza ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Esparza moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Létourneau with a double overhooks!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Létourneau goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Létourneau open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to move to full guard
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carla Esparza has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Létourneau launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Esparza's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Létourneau.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to move to full guard
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Valérie Létourneau is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Létourneau's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Létourneau's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
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
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau tries to launch a few punches to Carla Esparza
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Esparza's defense
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Valérie Létourneau!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Létourneau breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
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 3:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Létourneau is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Létourneau clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Létourneau
Esparza tries to end this with a RNC!
Létourneau manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Létourneau has Esparza 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.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Létourneau's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Létourneau wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Létourneau attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Létourneau 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Valérie Létourneau fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza steps backwards away from Valérie Létourneau. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Létourneau fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau launches a body shot
Esparza dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Carla Esparza and Létourneau engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Valérie Létourneau, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valérie Létourneau's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Létourneau.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
Létourneau is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Létourneau is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Létourneau moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Esparza with a double overhooks!
Lightning fast low kick from Létourneau!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Létourneau showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Valérie Létourneau! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Létourneau is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Esparza to get back to her feet.
Carla Esparza is on her feet again.
Tremendous strikes from Létourneau!
Some big punches are landing!
Létourneau is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Crisp uppercut by Létourneau followed by a hard jab
Carla Esparza stumbles back.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Létourneau decides to launch some tentative punches
Esparza launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Létourneau with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carla Esparza paws at Létourneau.
Létourneau swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Valérie Létourneau's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Valérie Létourneau moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Esparza
grazes the chin of Létourneau.
There is a small laceration on Valérie Létourneau's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Valérie Létourneau
makes Esparza stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from Létourneau.
The kick just misses.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Létourneau blocks that. It was easy!
Valérie Létourneau attempts to cut off Esparza with punches
Esparza reels from the strikes.
Létourneau grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Valérie Létourneau is unable to take her down
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Létourneau is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Esparza's jaw!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Létourneau showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Valérie Létourneau! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Forehead
Létourneau is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Esparza to get back to her feet.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits Létourneau ribs hard
Solid kick to the leg from Valérie Létourneau
that visibly pains Esparza.
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Valérie Létourneau swings and Esparza has to retreat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Létourneau sprawls and remains on her feet.
Létourneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
Valérie Létourneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Esparza ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Esparza cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Létourneau can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Létourneau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Létourneau 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 close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau tries to better her position on the ground...
Létourneau breaks the closed guard of Carla Esparza and moves to half guard
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
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
Nice beating Carla Esparza has received.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Valérie Létourneau doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Létourneau is trying to counter now!
Valérie Létourneau sits high on Carla Esparza's chest and pulls her leg underneath Esparza's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Esparza tries to roll out. She's too quick for Valérie Létourneau and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Létourneau and it cost her top position.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Carla Esparza looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Valérie Létourneau sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carla Esparza looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Létourneau tries to escape from the closed guard
Létourneau succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Létourneau moves on the ground
Létourneau cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Létourneau pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Carla Esparza
misses its target.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Valérie Létourneau to fight back!
A right hand from Valérie Létourneau
surprises Esparza!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valérie Létourneau jumps backwards and frees her leg.
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 Létourneau
Létourneau throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Valérie Létourneau. 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.
Létourneau avoids a dangerous strike from Esparza
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Létourneau throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Létourneau goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
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 Létourneau
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over Létourneau's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Létourneau.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Létourneau's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valérie Létourneau! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valérie Létourneau doesn't defend herself!
There is a small laceration on Valérie Létourneau's Nose
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Létourneau has a small cut in her Right cheek
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Létourneau is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Létourneau doesn't stop bleeding.
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Létourneau's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau doesn't stop bleeding.
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valérie Létourneau holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Létourneau's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
That hit Esparza who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Valérie Létourneau tries to close the guard.
Létourneau put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Valérie Létourneau in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza measures the resilience of Létourneau's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Létourneau's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 921 s
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 4/9 (44%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Both need stamina. Now...these two apparently JUST fought, but since Fight History was not updated when I made these fights...they fought again. That’s pretty frustrating. Probably especially for Carla, who just got a bonus loss out of having foufght someone who just beat her.
Ferocious staredown by Létourneau while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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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!
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Carla Esparza swings...
hard impact to Létourneau's face!
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Létourneau seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Some nice shots from Carla Esparza
that stun Létourneau.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Létourneau is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
0:49 Round 1 and Létourneau is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Valérie Létourneau launches a few punches to Esparza
Esparza covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Valérie Létourneau gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Valérie Létourneau uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Valérie Létourneau, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
Esparza seems staggered and Valérie Létourneau runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Létourneau's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Létourneau uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valérie Létourneau! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valérie Létourneau doesn't defend herself!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Létourneau's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Létourneau is trying to counter now!
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Valérie Létourneau was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Valérie Létourneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Esparza ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Right cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Esparza moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Létourneau with a double overhooks!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Létourneau goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Létourneau open guard now
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to move to full guard
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carla Esparza has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Létourneau launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Esparza's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Valérie Létourneau's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valérie Létourneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Létourneau.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to move to full guard
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to escape from the full mount...
Valérie Létourneau is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Létourneau's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Létourneau's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
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
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau tries to launch a few punches to Carla Esparza
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Esparza's defense
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau suddenly holds Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Valérie Létourneau!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Létourneau breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
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 3:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Létourneau is covering herself! Esparza tries to force the situation and Létourneau clumsily gives her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Létourneau
Esparza tries to end this with a RNC!
Létourneau manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Létourneau has Esparza 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.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Létourneau's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Létourneau wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Létourneau attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Létourneau 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carla Esparza! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Valérie Létourneau fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Esparza steps backwards away from Valérie Létourneau. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Létourneau fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau launches a body shot
Esparza dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Carla Esparza and Létourneau engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Valérie Létourneau, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valérie Létourneau's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Létourneau.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Carla Esparza!
Létourneau is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Létourneau is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Létourneau moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Esparza with a double overhooks!
Lightning fast low kick from Létourneau!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Létourneau showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Valérie Létourneau! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Létourneau is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Esparza to get back to her feet.
Carla Esparza is on her feet again.
Tremendous strikes from Létourneau!
Some big punches are landing!
Létourneau is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Crisp uppercut by Létourneau followed by a hard jab
Carla Esparza stumbles back.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Létourneau decides to launch some tentative punches
Esparza launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Létourneau with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carla Esparza paws at Létourneau.
Létourneau swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Valérie Létourneau's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Valérie Létourneau moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Esparza
grazes the chin of Létourneau.
There is a small laceration on Valérie Létourneau's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Valérie Létourneau
makes Esparza stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from Létourneau.
The kick just misses.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Létourneau blocks that. It was easy!
Valérie Létourneau attempts to cut off Esparza with punches
Esparza reels from the strikes.
Létourneau grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Valérie Létourneau is unable to take her down
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Létourneau is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Esparza's jaw!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valérie Létourneau!
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Létourneau showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Valérie Létourneau! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Forehead
Létourneau is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Esparza to get back to her feet.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza tries a hook to the body
and hits Létourneau ribs hard
Solid kick to the leg from Valérie Létourneau
that visibly pains Esparza.
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Valérie Létourneau swings and Esparza has to retreat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Létourneau sprawls and remains on her feet.
Létourneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Valérie Létourneau tries a middle kick
Carla Esparza blocks and steps away.
Valérie Létourneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Esparza ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Esparza cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Létourneau can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Létourneau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Létourneau 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 close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Valérie Létourneau forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Valérie Létourneau tries to better her position on the ground...
Létourneau breaks the closed guard of Carla Esparza and moves to half guard
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Valérie Létourneau tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
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
Nice beating Carla Esparza has received.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Valérie Létourneau doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Létourneau is trying to counter now!
Valérie Létourneau sits high on Carla Esparza's chest and pulls her leg underneath Esparza's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Esparza tries to roll out. She's too quick for Valérie Létourneau and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Létourneau and it cost her top position.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Carla Esparza looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Valérie Létourneau sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carla Esparza looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Esparza
Létourneau tries to escape from the closed guard
Létourneau succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Létourneau moves on the ground
Létourneau cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sajik Arena (Busan, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Létourneau pushes Carla Esparza and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Carla Esparza
misses its target.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Valérie Létourneau to fight back!
A right hand from Valérie Létourneau
surprises Esparza!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valérie Létourneau jumps backwards and frees her leg.
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 Létourneau
Létourneau throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Valérie Létourneau. 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.
Létourneau avoids a dangerous strike from Esparza
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Létourneau throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Létourneau goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
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 Létourneau
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over Létourneau's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Létourneau.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Létourneau's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Létourneau
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Valérie Létourneau! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Valérie Létourneau doesn't defend herself!
There is a small laceration on Valérie Létourneau's Nose
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Létourneau has a small cut in her Right cheek
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Létourneau is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Létourneau doesn't stop bleeding.
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Létourneau's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau doesn't stop bleeding.
Valérie Létourneau attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Valérie Létourneau manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valérie Létourneau holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Valérie Létourneau isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Létourneau's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Deep breaths from Valérie Létourneau who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
That hit Esparza who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Valérie Létourneau tries to close the guard.
Létourneau put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Létourneau
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Esparza is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Létourneau's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Létourneau tries to cover her face,
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Létourneau catch Carla Esparza's right arm and tries a kimura
Carla Esparza holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Valérie Létourneau in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Esparza measures the resilience of Létourneau's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Létourneau's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Esparza.
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Split decision
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 921 s
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 4/9 (44%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Both need stamina. Now...these two apparently JUST fought, but since Fight History was not updated when I made these fights...they fought again. That’s pretty frustrating. Probably especially for Carla, who just got a bonus loss out of having foufght someone who just beat her.