Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2018 8:34:44 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Namajunas while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Carla Esparza and Namajunas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 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 Namajunas
Rose Namajunas sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Esparza pushes Rose Namajunas back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Namajunas struggles and frees her leg!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rose Namajunas is not able to stop Namajunas ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Rose Namajunas takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rose Namajunas holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Rose Namajunas regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Rose Namajunas isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza storms over Namajunas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Esparza doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Namajunas's face with her elbows!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Namajunas is locking that Triangle...
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Rose Namajunas against the mat!
Rose Namajunas doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Triangle
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Rose Namajunas's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Rose Namajunas saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Esparza is going to have a headache after this one.
Esparza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Namajunas is smart enough to block that one.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Rose Namajunas tries to take advantage...
Rose Namajunas's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Rose Namajunas saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Esparza moves aside and dodges.
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Namajunas seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Esparza launches a kick
but Rose Namajunas avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rose Namajunas is opening up on Esparza and raining down combinations!
Esparza doesn't look worried as she defends.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Crushing shot to Namajunas's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Namajunas tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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.
Rose Namajunas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Hard blow to Namajunas's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas moves on the ground
Namajunas cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Rose Namajunas pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Rose Namajunas improve her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rose Namajunas wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Her opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Rose Namajunas down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza sits high on Rose Namajunas's chest and pulls her leg underneath Namajunas's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Namajunas tries to roll out. She's too quick for Carla Esparza and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Esparza and it cost her top position.
Esparza misses a step and Rose Namajunas sees an opportunity to counter her!
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Namajunas!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes Namajunas against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza grapple with Rose Namajunas and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to launch a few punches to Rose Namajunas
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Namajunas's defense
Hard blow to Namajunas's mid-section, she seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Esparza fires a barrage of punches at Namajunas's head!
This is bad! Esparza is just pounding on Rose Namajunas's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Namajunas's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Namajunas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Namajunas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Namajunas goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Esparza tries to open up Namajunas with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Namajunas is trying to block them with her hands...
Namajunas's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Nose
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Namajunas 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Rose Namajunas charges at Esparza throwing flurries left and right.
Carla Esparza gets out of the way.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rose Namajunas can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Namajunas's Chin is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Carla Esparza tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Rose Namajunas jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 Namajunas
Esparza is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Rose Namajunas, who is barely covering up!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Namajunas to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Namajunas.
Namajunas's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Namajunas has a small cut in her Chin
Winner is Carla Esparza by TKO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 2/19 (11%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/54 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Good fight. I guess. Carla owned it though. So maybe her fans thought it good? At least no kids died. That’s a plus.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Carla Esparza and Namajunas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 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 Namajunas
Rose Namajunas sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Esparza pushes Rose Namajunas back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Namajunas struggles and frees her leg!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rose Namajunas is not able to stop Namajunas ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Rose Namajunas takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rose Namajunas holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Rose Namajunas regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Rose Namajunas isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza storms over Namajunas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Esparza doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Namajunas's face with her elbows!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Namajunas is locking that Triangle...
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Rose Namajunas against the mat!
Rose Namajunas doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Triangle
Carla Esparza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Rose Namajunas's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Rose Namajunas saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Esparza is going to have a headache after this one.
Esparza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Namajunas is smart enough to block that one.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Rose Namajunas tries to take advantage...
Rose Namajunas's mind is definitely in the fight, Esparza just got nailed! Rose Namajunas saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Esparza moves aside and dodges.
The two exchange wildly
Esparza is connecting with a few punches
Namajunas seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Esparza launches a kick
but Rose Namajunas avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rose Namajunas is opening up on Esparza and raining down combinations!
Esparza doesn't look worried as she defends.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Crushing shot to Namajunas's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Namajunas tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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.
Rose Namajunas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Hard blow to Namajunas's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas moves on the ground
Namajunas cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Rose Namajunas pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Rose Namajunas improve her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Esparza
Namajunas tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rose Namajunas wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Her opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Carla Esparza pushes Rose Namajunas down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza sits high on Rose Namajunas's chest and pulls her leg underneath Namajunas's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Namajunas tries to roll out. She's too quick for Carla Esparza and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Esparza and it cost her top position.
Esparza misses a step and Rose Namajunas sees an opportunity to counter her!
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Carla Esparza doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Namajunas!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes Namajunas against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza grapple with Rose Namajunas and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to launch a few punches to Rose Namajunas
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Namajunas's defense
Hard blow to Namajunas's mid-section, she seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Esparza is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Esparza fires a barrage of punches at Namajunas's head!
This is bad! Esparza is just pounding on Rose Namajunas's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Namajunas's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Namajunas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Namajunas's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Namajunas goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Esparza tries to open up Namajunas with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Namajunas is trying to block them with her hands...
Namajunas's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Nose
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Namajunas 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Rose Namajunas charges at Esparza throwing flurries left and right.
Carla Esparza gets out of the way.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Namajunas
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rose Namajunas can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Esparza is in closed guard... Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Namajunas's Chin is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Namajunas
Carla Esparza tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 Rose Namajunas
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Carla Esparza looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Rose Namajunas jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Carla Esparza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 Namajunas
Esparza is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Rose Namajunas, who is barely covering up!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Namajunas to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Namajunas.
Namajunas's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Namajunas has a small cut in her Chin
Winner is Carla Esparza by TKO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 2/19 (11%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/54 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 676 s
Good fight. I guess. Carla owned it though. So maybe her fans thought it good? At least no kids died. That’s a plus.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!