Post by The Sandmen on Aug 4, 2019 0:28:53 GMT -5
Bec Rawlings raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good leg kicks from Carla Esparza.
Rawlings winces a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bec Rawlings!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza suddenly holds Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carla Esparza holds Bec Rawlings and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Bec Rawlings closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Bec Rawlings takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Terrible one sided match... Rawlings was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Carla Esparza pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rawlings rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec Rawlings takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rawlings is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Some counter punches against Bec Rawlings
almost hit her as she moves away.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Bec Rawlings's guard...
Rawlings doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza moves to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza viciously slams hammer blows to Rawlings's face!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Terrible one sided match... Rawlings was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza moves to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza viciously slams hammer blows to Rawlings's face!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bec Rawlings tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rawlings misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rawlings doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rawlings jumps and tries to free her leg! Esparza doesn't allow this but Bec Rawlings is able to get half guard here.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Esparza
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
Esparza wraps her leg around Bec Rawlings leg and prevents her from moving.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza attempts a triangle from bottom! Bec Rawlings slips out. Esparza quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Esparza is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Esparza is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Bec Rawlings slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carla Esparza
well done Esparza falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Esparza!
Esparza fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Bec Rawlings opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza didn't see that coming. Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza now.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Rawlings climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rawlings steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Esparza!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Carla Esparza.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec Rawlings takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Bec Rawlings's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Bec Rawlings forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Rawlings's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rawlings tries to cover her face,
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Bec Rawlings a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Carla Esparza who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Bec Rawlings pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Esparza who is trying to punish Bec Rawlings's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Rawlings react and defend her side.
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza and Bec Rawlings are cliched up against the cage. Esparza steps for a throw
Bec Rawlings is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings and Carla Esparza are cliched up against the cage. Rawlings steps for a throw
Carla Esparza is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rawlings's side.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Bec Rawlings hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Rawlings away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Esparza launches a kick
Rawlings checks it and keeps distance.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Rawlings didn't like that.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Rawlings ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Rawlings
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Esparza tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rawlings's face!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bec Rawlings
Solid shots!
Rawlings's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings Hyper-extended her left arm
Esparza launches a couple of strikes with her hooks over Bec Rawlings's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Rawlings taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 3:01 Round 3
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 539 s
I have nothing amusing to write here. I think I am still in a shame-spiral because of that prediction thing with Mike.
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.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Good leg kicks from Carla Esparza.
Rawlings winces a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rawlings.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bec Rawlings!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza suddenly holds Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Carla Esparza!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Carla Esparza holds Bec Rawlings and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Bec Rawlings closed her guard around Carla Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Bec Rawlings takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Terrible one sided match... Rawlings was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Carla Esparza pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rawlings rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec Rawlings takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rawlings is holding Carla Esparza's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Some counter punches against Bec Rawlings
almost hit her as she moves away.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Bec Rawlings's guard...
Rawlings doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza moves to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza viciously slams hammer blows to Rawlings's face!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Terrible one sided match... Rawlings was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza is in closed guard... Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza moves to better her position on the ground...
Carla Esparza viciously slams hammer blows to Rawlings's face!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bec Rawlings tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carla Esparza jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rawlings misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rawlings doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rawlings jumps and tries to free her leg! Esparza doesn't allow this but Bec Rawlings is able to get half guard here.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Esparza
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
Esparza wraps her leg around Bec Rawlings leg and prevents her from moving.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza attempts a triangle from bottom! Bec Rawlings slips out. Esparza quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Esparza is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Esparza is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Bec Rawlings slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Carla Esparza
well done Esparza falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Esparza!
Esparza fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Bec Rawlings opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza didn't see that coming. Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza now.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Rawlings climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Rawlings steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Rawlings is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Esparza!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Carla Esparza.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec Rawlings takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Carla Esparza spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza holds Bec Rawlings's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Rawlings is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Carla Esparza's guard...
Bec Rawlings forces Carla Esparza to open her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Esparza
Bec Rawlings tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Rawlings's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rawlings tries to cover her face,
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Bec Rawlings a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rawlings spins out, but Carla Esparza was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rawlings is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Carla Esparza who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Bec Rawlings pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Esparza who is trying to punish Bec Rawlings's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Rawlings react and defend her side.
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza and Bec Rawlings are cliched up against the cage. Esparza steps for a throw
Bec Rawlings is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings and Carla Esparza are cliched up against the cage. Rawlings steps for a throw
Carla Esparza is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rawlings's side.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Bec Rawlings hooks Esparza's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Carla Esparza manages to kick Rawlings away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Esparza launches a kick
Rawlings checks it and keeps distance.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Solid shot from Carla Esparza to the body.
Rawlings didn't like that.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Esparza.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Rawlings ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Rawlings
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Rawlings
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Carla Esparza tries to open Rawlings's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Rawlings is unable to cover herself now!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Rawlings
Esparza tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rawlings's face!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bec Rawlings
Solid shots!
Rawlings's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Carla Esparza looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings Hyper-extended her left arm
Esparza launches a couple of strikes with her hooks over Bec Rawlings's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Rawlings taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 3:01 Round 3
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 539 s
I have nothing amusing to write here. I think I am still in a shame-spiral because of that prediction thing with Mike.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!