Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 16:29:29 GMT -5
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Marianna Kheyfets looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 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 Kheyfets
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Marianna Kheyfets's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kheyfets
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 open guard over Kheyfets
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Carla Esparza takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marianna Kheyfets shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Kheyfets struggles to free herself
Marianna Kheyfets breaks that americana attempt!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Kheyfets hold her own hand and breaks Esparza's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Esparza
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Marianna Kheyfets to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Carla Esparza slides her arm under Marianna Kheyfets's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Esparza is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Esparza is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Marianna Kheyfets pulls down on Carla Esparza's hand and staves off danger
Esparza is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Carla Esparza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kheyfets locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Carla Esparza unil she can pull her arm free! Esparza lost her dominant position.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Kheyfets control.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza breaks the closed guard of Marianna Kheyfets and moves to half guard
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Marianna Kheyfets...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kheyfets struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Kheyfets breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Carla Esparza sits high on Marianna Kheyfets's chest and pulls her leg underneath Kheyfets's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kheyfets 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.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Marianna Kheyfets to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Esparza is in rear mount over Kheyfets with one hook in
Esparza tries to end this with a RNC!
Kheyfets struggles to free herself
That RNC looks tight...
Kheyfets manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Esparza
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Carla Esparza takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marianna Kheyfets shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Esparza is locking that Americana...
Marianna Kheyfets breaks that americana attempt!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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 Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Esparza blocks them effectively.
Kheyfets misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets has given her back to Carla Esparza who is trying to get one hook in!
Carla Esparza has one hook in!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kheyfets goes down.
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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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kheyfets won't budge, forcing Esparza to pull guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Esparza
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets passes momentarily but Carla Esparza regains full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Esparza
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Carla Esparza and moves to half guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Marianna Kheyfets is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Marianna Kheyfets looks to pass to mount...
Kheyfets slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carla Esparza.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Kheyfets goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Marianna Kheyfets, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Superb haymaker by Kheyfets
that lands on Esparza's face like a cannon ball!
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kheyfets sprawls and remains on her feet.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Esparza.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Carla Esparza slightly pushes Kheyfets into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Kheyfets.
It looks like Esparza was hit by a bus!
Esparza's Nose is beginning to swell
Esparza has a small cut in her Nose
Carla Esparza throws a combo
Marianna Kheyfets ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Esparza swings again, only to get countered once more! Esparza is looking bad here!
Marianna Kheyfets and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marianna Kheyfets is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Carla Esparza throws a combo
Kheyfets punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kheyfets with a double overhooks!
Esparza steps forward
Marianna Kheyfets catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Carla Esparza moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kheyfets is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets attempts a triangle from bottom! Carla Esparza slips out. Kheyfets 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Kheyfets is connecting with a few punches
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marianna Kheyfets jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Kheyfets tries to grapple
She puts Esparza in a double underhook!
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets tries to take Carla Esparza down... Esparza stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Esparza's jaw!
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Carla Esparza embrace and tries to move away...
Carla Esparza pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to Esparza's head
Those punches are hitting! Esparza covers her head!
Esparza has a small cut in her Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Esparza trying to keep the fight at striking range
Esparza doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Carla Esparza
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Esparza who put distance between them
Incredible haymaker from Marianna Kheyfets!
It misses by a mile.
Brilliant combination from Marianna Kheyfets
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Mouth
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Marianna Kheyfets launches a rapid series of punches
taking Esparza from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Esparza's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Marianna Kheyfets!
Marianna Kheyfets launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Esparza blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carla Esparza's cheek! Esparza stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Kheyfets is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Carla Esparza kicks her legs trying to keep Marianna Kheyfets away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Kheyfets is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kheyfets dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets launches a kick to Esparza's thigh
Esparza checks that kick!
Kheyfets is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets launches a kick to Esparza's thigh
Esparza checks that kick!
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kheyfets steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Carla Esparza is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Carla Esparza's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Esparza's chin with an uppercut while Esparza lands some great crosses.
Esparza hyper-extended her left leg
Carla Esparza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Marianna Kheyfets chases Esparza and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Esparza steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Esparza can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Esparza has a small cut in her Right cheek
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 1:22 Round 3
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 360 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 30/38 (79%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Yay, back to back exciting fights. This was more of a back-and-forth fight than the Markos-JAG fight though. Both were doing bigger damage, and it wasn’t until the 3rd when Kheyfets really started to take over the fight and lock in that…swelling. Now let’s just hope it wasn’t from a god damned eye poke. Right DC?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!