Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2016 10:33:34 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha looks very relaxed.
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Claudia Gadelha sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Carla Esparza slightly pushes Gadelha into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gadelha moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gadelha looks to work from half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gadelha struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
Claudia Gadelha wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Esparza put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza decides to jump inside Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Carla Esparza away.
Carla Esparza takes a kick to the body.
Esparza is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gadelha and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to open Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha breaks the lock and covers herself from Esparza's punches
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Solid kick to the leg from Claudia Gadelha
Esparza checks it.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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 Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
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 Gadelha
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Esparza's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gadelha.
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 Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Esparza
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Right eye
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Esparza launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gadelha with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Esparza leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bunch of leg kicks from Carla Esparza
are bothering her opponent.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza avoids a dangerous strike from Gadelha
and counters with a solid straight!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carla Esparza was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Esparza is locking that armbar...
Esparza is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar looks tight...
Gadelha's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Esparza decides to launch some tentative punches
Gadelha launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Esparza with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tremendous strikes from Esparza!
Some big punches are landing!
Gadelha's Chin is beginning to swell
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Carla Esparza slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha pushes up and slides Carla Esparza's arm over her chin.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Mouth
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Gadelha open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Gadelha's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
You can see Gadelha's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a bloody mess!
Esparza tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gadelha doesn't stop bleeding.
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a bloody mess!
Esparza catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Gadelha struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
Esparza is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Esparza secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (kimura) at 4:25 Round 4
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 829 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 25/43 (58%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 809 s
Carla came to fight, CG less so. Unless....
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Esparza move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Claudia Gadelha sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Carla Esparza slightly pushes Gadelha into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gadelha moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn in and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Carla Esparza slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Carla Esparza takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gadelha looks to work from half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gadelha struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
Claudia Gadelha wraps her arms around Esparza's arms and counters the punches.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Esparza put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza decides to jump inside Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Carla Esparza away.
Carla Esparza takes a kick to the body.
Esparza is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gadelha and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza tries to open Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha breaks the lock and covers herself from Esparza's punches
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
Solid kick to the leg from Claudia Gadelha
Esparza checks it.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
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 Gadelha
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
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 Gadelha
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Esparza's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gadelha.
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 Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Esparza
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Right eye
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Carla Esparza, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Esparza launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gadelha with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Esparza
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Esparza leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Esparza
Gadelha is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bunch of leg kicks from Carla Esparza
are bothering her opponent.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza avoids a dangerous strike from Gadelha
and counters with a solid straight!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gadelha steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carla Esparza was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Esparza is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Esparza is locking that armbar...
Esparza is locking that armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar looks tight...
Gadelha's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Esparza decides to launch some tentative punches
Gadelha launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Esparza with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tremendous strikes from Esparza!
Some big punches are landing!
Gadelha's Chin is beginning to swell
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Esparza sits over her knees and pushes away Gadelha's leg!
Carla Esparza is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Carla Esparza looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Carla Esparza slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha pushes up and slides Carla Esparza's arm over her chin.
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Mouth
Esparza is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gadelha has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Gadelha
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Gadelha open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Gadelha's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
You can see Gadelha's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Carla Esparza is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a bloody mess!
Esparza tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Esparza steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gadelha doesn't stop bleeding.
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a bloody mess!
Esparza catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Gadelha struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
Esparza is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Esparza secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (kimura) at 4:25 Round 4
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 829 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 25/43 (58%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 809 s
Carla came to fight, CG less so. Unless....