Esparza vs. Kowalkiewicz

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Flyweight Championship

Carla Esparza is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks like she's feeling the pressure.
And here we go with the title fight!
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 John McCarthy.

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Round 1
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Carla Esparza and Karolina Kowalkiewicz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kowalkiewicz moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Esparza launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Kowalkiewicz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Esparza is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Esparza launches a barrage of elbows over Kowalkiewicz 's face!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Kowalkiewicz creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
Esparza is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kowalkiewicz 's being punished here!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Carla Esparza can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza launches a barrage of elbows over Kowalkiewicz 's face!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to counter!
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Esparza tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Carla Esparza defends with ease.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to Kowalkiewicz 's torso
that goes wide.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Carla Esparza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kowalkiewicz showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Esparza has a small cut in her Mouth
Kowalkiewicz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz launches a kick to Esparza's thigh
Loud pop!
Kowalkiewicz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz creates space and allows Carla Esparza to stand up.
Esparza climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Kowalkiewicz hold her own hand and breaks Esparza's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kowalkiewicz tries to cover her face,
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kowalkiewicz 's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.



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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Esparza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kowalkiewicz .
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kowalkiewicz is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
There is a small laceration on Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's Chin
Esparza is in rear mount over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over Kowalkiewicz 's face
Kowalkiewicz shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Kowalkiewicz
Esparza launches a barrage of elbows over Kowalkiewicz 's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Kowalkiewicz doesn't fight back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Esparza is in rear mount over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Esparza is in rear mount over Kowalkiewicz
Carla Esparza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kowalkiewicz struggles to free herself
That Armbar looks tight...
Kowalkiewicz Hyper-extended her arm
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Esparza throws her leg over and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in serious trouble! Carla Esparza extends her hips and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!

Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 1:33 Round 2

Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/38 (55%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 246 s

Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s


Carla Esparza defends the Women's Flyweight title!

How long will Carla’s reign last? Time, as they say, will time.

[xx - The King's Poison]

Time will time? 

[The Sandmen]

Yes. When I get bored, I get creative with my words. I usually "Time, as they say, will time." About 3 times a season, for the past 4 years.

And in that time, I believe you are the first person to say something about it. For better or worse.