Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2020 20:33:22 GMT -5
Jessica Aguilar 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.
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jessica Aguilar and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
JAG's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows JAG time to recover... 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza and JAG engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Stand up! This is what JAG's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
JAG struggles and frees her leg!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza is in JAG open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Jessica Aguilar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jessica Aguilar moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Jessica Aguilar can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 0:30 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza was tooling Jessica Aguilar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jessica Aguilar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Aguilar moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Aguilar
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Jessica Aguilar slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Carla Esparza shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Carla Esparza breaks that americana attempt!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
JAG sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
JAG fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Esparza's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Jessica Aguilar.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza seems staggered and Jessica Aguilar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jessica Aguilar work her BJJ game.
Jessica Aguilar looks to pass to mount...
Esparza creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar is in Esparza open guard now
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
JAG doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Stand up! This is what JAG's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Jessica Aguilar
Great move by Esparza who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
JAG and Carla Esparza are cliched up against the cage. JAG hammers Esparza face and hooks Esparza leg
Carla Esparza is on her back after that trip
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
JAG tries to launch a few punches to Carla Esparza
Esparza is able to achieve closed guard and counter Jessica Aguilar's punches.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza launches a few weak punches
JAG blocks them effectively.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
JAG launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Esparza is covering herself! JAG tries to force the situation and Esparza clumsily gives her back!
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to get her arm under Carla Esparza's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Carla Esparza's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Carla Esparza easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Esparza locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Jessica Aguilar unil she can pull her arm free! JAG lost her dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
JAG is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG is trying to counter now!
Jessica Aguilar tries to open Esparza's guard...
Esparza breaks the lock and covers herself from JAG's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza and JAG are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for JAG, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Jessica Aguilar was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside JAG's guard.
JAG fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Jessica Aguilar 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.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
JAG struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Esparza put Jessica Aguilar in closed guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to open up Carla Esparza's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Esparza in the side of the head
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
JAG is locking that leglock...
Esparza is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Hard blow to JAG's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
JAG doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Jessica Aguilar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/44 (45%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
I have nothing to say here right now.
Carla Esparza is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jessica Aguilar and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
JAG's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows JAG time to recover... 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Esparza seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Carla Esparza and JAG engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Stand up! This is what JAG's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Esparza misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Carla Esparza uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
JAG struggles and frees her leg!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Esparza goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza is in JAG open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Jessica Aguilar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jessica Aguilar moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Jessica Aguilar can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 0:30 in the 2 round
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza was tooling Jessica Aguilar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jessica Aguilar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Aguilar moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Aguilar
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar looks to mount Carla Esparza...
Jessica Aguilar slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Carla Esparza shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Carla Esparza breaks that americana attempt!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
JAG sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
JAG fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Esparza's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Jessica Aguilar.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Jessica Aguilar regains full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Esparza seems staggered and Jessica Aguilar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Esparza, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Hard blow to Esparza's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Esparza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jessica Aguilar work her BJJ game.
Jessica Aguilar looks to pass to mount...
Esparza creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar is in Esparza open guard now
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
JAG doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Stand up! This is what JAG's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Jessica Aguilar
Great move by Esparza who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
JAG and Carla Esparza are cliched up against the cage. JAG hammers Esparza face and hooks Esparza leg
Carla Esparza is on her back after that trip
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
JAG tries to launch a few punches to Carla Esparza
Esparza is able to achieve closed guard and counter Jessica Aguilar's punches.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza launches a few weak punches
JAG blocks them effectively.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
JAG launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Esparza is covering herself! JAG tries to force the situation and Esparza clumsily gives her back!
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to get her arm under Carla Esparza's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Carla Esparza's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Carla Esparza easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
JAG is in rear mount over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Esparza locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Jessica Aguilar unil she can pull her arm free! JAG lost her dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza moves on the ground
Esparza cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
JAG is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Esparza is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
JAG creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carla Esparza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
JAG misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Esparza's face with those brutal elbows! Esparza needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Carla Esparza has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG is trying to counter now!
Jessica Aguilar tries to open Esparza's guard...
Esparza breaks the lock and covers herself from JAG's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Jessica Aguilar.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza and JAG are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
JAG tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Esparza
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Jessica Aguilar isolates Carla Esparza's right arm looking for an armbar...
Carla Esparza manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve position.
JAG adjusts and closes her guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG is holding Carla Esparza's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Carla Esparza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for JAG, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Jessica Aguilar was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside JAG's guard.
JAG fights back with her feet, forcing Esparza to try something else.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to turn away and scramble out. Jessica Aguilar 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.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
JAG struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to close the guard.
Esparza put Jessica Aguilar in closed guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Esparza
JAG is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 JAG
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Esparza blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza pushes Jessica Aguilar against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jessica Aguilar struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over JAG
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG tries to open up Carla Esparza's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Esparza in the side of the head
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
JAG is locking that leglock...
Esparza is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
JAG works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Carla Esparza 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 JAG's moves.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Esparza
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass to half guard...
Carla Esparza's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Jessica Aguilar's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Hard blow to JAG's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Aguilar's guard...
JAG doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
JAG launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Esparza's ribs.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over JAG
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
JAG leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Jessica Aguilar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/44 (45%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
I have nothing to say here right now.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!