Post by The Sandmen on Jan 24, 2021 0:28:26 GMT -5
Maryna Moroz 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 raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Maryna Moroz and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Moroz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Moroz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carla Esparza! She is reversed and nor Maryna Moroz is on half guard!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Moroz 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 is trying to counter now!
Esparza reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Moroz hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Esparza is locking that Kneebar...
Moroz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Moroz shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Esparza pushes Maryna Moroz forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Maryna Moroz to fight back!
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Maryna Moroz put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Moroz wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Moroz rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Moroz goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Maryna Moroz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Maryna Moroz!
Esparza ducks under...
Moroz clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Moroz's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Esparza misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Esparza blocks Maryna Moroz's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Maryna Moroz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Moroz clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza cartwheels towards Moroz!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Moroz leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Carla Esparza is on her back after that attempt
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza kicks her legs trying to keep Maryna Moroz away.
Maryna Moroz takes a kick to the body.
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Maryna Moroz decides to jump inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza fights back with her feet, forcing Moroz to try something else.
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Moroz moves backwards and gestures for Carla Esparza to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carla Esparza is standing now.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Esparza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Esparza struggles and frees her leg!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Moroz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza pushes Maryna Moroz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Maryna Moroz struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza was tooling Maryna Moroz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maryna Moroz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Carla Esparza
Esparza counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Esparza stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Maryna Moroz is coming in again!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
As the fight continues it seems that Maryna Moroz is taking the best of the fight.
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Moroz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Hard blow to Moroz's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Esparza sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Deep breaths from Maryna Moroz who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Maryna Moroz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maryna Moroz and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maryna Moroz!
Esparza ducks under...
Moroz moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz tries a hook to the body
but Esparza manages to dodge it
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
Esparza's Mouth is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza paws at Moroz.
Moroz swings ineffectively.
Carla Esparza and Moroz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Maryna Moroz 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...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maryna Moroz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Moroz has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maryna Moroz launches a few punches towards Esparza's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Carla Esparza receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza shoots and grab Maryna Moroz's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Esparza scoop up Maryna Moroz's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Moroz to the mat
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Maryna Moroz's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Maryna Moroz, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. 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 Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maryna Moroz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Moroz's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Maryna Moroz put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to close the guard.
Moroz put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to better her position on the ground...
Moroz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Maryna Moroz lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Carla Esparza doesn't break the lock and Maryna Moroz is running out of time!
Maryna Moroz breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Maryna Moroz improve her position.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Maryna Moroz is unable to take her down
Maryna Moroz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Esparza's chin! That stops Esparza in her tracks!
Maryna Moroz fires an unorthodox punch to Esparza's torso
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Maryna Moroz
makes Esparza stumble back!
Esparza is grappling.
Bad idea! Maryna Moroz lifts her up and launches her to the mat!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carla Esparza has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Maryna Moroz fires an unorthodox punch to Esparza's torso
that goes wide.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Maryna Moroz appears to be unbreakable
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Moroz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Carla Esparza put Moroz in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Moroz breaths deeply while on the ground
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Maryna Moroz manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Carla Esparza fakes a move and moves laterally.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Maryna Moroz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maryna Moroz tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Esparza misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maryna Moroz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Moroz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Esparza's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz 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!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Stand up! This is what Moroz'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 tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Moroz goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Maryna Moroz, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Maryna Moroz catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Moroz.
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Esparza
Moroz is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Maryna Moroz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 956 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/19 (68%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 985 s
Esparza took a stamina-beating in this fight. Will be interesting to see how this plays into the next round. Because…it’s not looking good.
Carla Esparza raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Maryna Moroz and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Moroz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Esparza uses her strength to keep Esparza at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Moroz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Carla Esparza! She is reversed and nor Maryna Moroz is on half guard!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Moroz 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 is trying to counter now!
Esparza reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Moroz hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Esparza is locking that Kneebar...
Moroz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Moroz shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Esparza pushes Maryna Moroz forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Esparza clumsily fails here and it's time for Maryna Moroz to fight back!
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Maryna Moroz put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to get a side mount...
Moroz wraps her leg around Carla Esparza leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Esparza pulls her arm out of danger.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Moroz rolls and she's now on half guard over Carla Esparza. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Moroz goes down.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Esparza moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Maryna Moroz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Maryna Moroz!
Esparza ducks under...
Moroz clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Moroz's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Esparza misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Esparza blocks Maryna Moroz's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Esparza continues in closed guard
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Esparza spins out, but Maryna Moroz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Esparza is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Moroz clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Esparza cartwheels towards Moroz!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Moroz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Moroz leans and gets Carla Esparza's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Moroz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maryna Moroz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Esparza doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Maryna Moroz embrace and tries to move away...
Maryna Moroz pushes Esparza forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Esparza goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Carla Esparza is on her back after that attempt
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza kicks her legs trying to keep Maryna Moroz away.
Maryna Moroz takes a kick to the body.
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Maryna Moroz decides to jump inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza fights back with her feet, forcing Moroz to try something else.
Moroz is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Moroz moves backwards and gestures for Carla Esparza to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carla Esparza is standing now.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Esparza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Esparza struggles and frees her leg!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Moroz and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Moroz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza pushes Maryna Moroz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Maryna Moroz struggles not allowing Carla Esparza improve her position.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza was tooling Maryna Moroz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maryna Moroz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Maryna Moroz manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Moroz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Carla Esparza
Esparza counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Esparza stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Maryna Moroz is coming in again!
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
As the fight continues it seems that Maryna Moroz is taking the best of the fight.
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Esparza blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Moroz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Hard blow to Moroz's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza tries to escape from closed guard...
Esparza struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Esparza sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Deep breaths from Maryna Moroz who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Carla Esparza any adventage in the ground.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz tries an armbar from the bottom!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Maryna Moroz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maryna Moroz and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Carla Esparza is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maryna Moroz!
Esparza ducks under...
Moroz moves backwards and Carla Esparza is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz tries a hook to the body
but Esparza manages to dodge it
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
that forces Esparza to try and defend better.
Esparza's Mouth is beginning to swell
Carla Esparza paws at Moroz.
Moroz swings ineffectively.
Carla Esparza and Moroz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Carla Esparza goes with a looping right hand while Maryna Moroz 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...
Maryna Moroz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maryna Moroz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Moroz has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maryna Moroz launches a few punches towards Esparza's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Carla Esparza receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza shoots and grab Maryna Moroz's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Esparza scoop up Maryna Moroz's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Moroz to the mat
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Maryna Moroz's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Moroz goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Maryna Moroz, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. 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 Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Maryna Moroz's guard...
Maryna Moroz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maryna Moroz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Carla Esparza's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza hold her own hand and breaks Moroz's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Maryna Moroz.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Maryna Moroz put Esparza in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to close the guard.
Moroz put Carla Esparza in closed guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to better her position on the ground...
Moroz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Esparza is able to break the lock.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Maryna Moroz lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Carla Esparza doesn't break the lock and Maryna Moroz is running out of time!
Maryna Moroz breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz pushes Carla Esparza against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carla Esparza struggles not allowing Maryna Moroz improve her position.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to close her guard around Moroz
She succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Esparza is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz shows great balance while pushing away Carla Esparza
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Maryna Moroz is unable to take her down
Maryna Moroz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Esparza's chin! That stops Esparza in her tracks!
Maryna Moroz fires an unorthodox punch to Esparza's torso
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Maryna Moroz
makes Esparza stumble back!
Esparza is grappling.
Bad idea! Maryna Moroz lifts her up and launches her to the mat!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carla Esparza has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Maryna Moroz fires an unorthodox punch to Esparza's torso
that goes wide.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carla Esparza fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Maryna Moroz appears to be unbreakable
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Moroz
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Moroz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Carla Esparza put Moroz in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Moroz breaths deeply while on the ground
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Esparza
Maryna Moroz tries to pass Carla Esparza's guard...
Maryna Moroz manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz goes for an americana!
Esparza breaks free.
Moroz misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Carla Esparza fakes a move and moves laterally.
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Maryna Moroz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Moroz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maryna Moroz tries a kimura
Esparza breaks the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Maryna Moroz in her guard.
Maryna Moroz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to show some ground skills
Moroz uses her strength to keep Moroz at a disadvantage
Esparza misses a step and Maryna Moroz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Moroz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Maryna Moroz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Moroz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Esparza's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Carla Esparza shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Esparza into her guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Carla Esparza and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Maryna Moroz regains full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Moroz
Esparza is in closed guard... Moroz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz 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!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Stand up! This is what Moroz'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 tries to roll to her side and trap Maryna Moroz in her guard...
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maryna Moroz is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Maryna Moroz is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Moroz goes for an armbar!
Carla Esparza breaks the lock and pushes away Maryna Moroz, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maryna Moroz. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Maryna Moroz catches Carla Esparza's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Moroz.
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Esparza
Moroz is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Maryna Moroz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 956 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/19 (68%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 985 s
Esparza took a stamina-beating in this fight. Will be interesting to see how this plays into the next round. Because…it’s not looking good.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!