Post by The Sandmen on Nov 29, 2014 15:32:12 GMT -5
Fallon Fox looks very relaxed.
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fallon Fox and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fox and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fallon Fox against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Fox doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fox is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza hooks Fox's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fallon Fox manages to kick Esparza away and scrambles on top!
Fallon Fox is in open guard over Esparza
Fox tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Fallon Fox.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fox's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fox's side.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fox's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fox's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Fallon Fox uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is moving on the ground...
Esparza tries to counter Fox's moves on the ground.
Fallon Fox gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Fallon Fox gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Fallon Fox moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Fox's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fox's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fox wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Esparza misses a step and Fallon Fox sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fallon Fox launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox 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 half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fox's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Fallon Fox manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Fallon Fox to open her guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Fallon Fox can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox 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.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza pushes Fox's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Esparza who is in full mount! Fox is in trouble now!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Fallon Fox to her stomach and takes her back!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Fox.
Hard blow to Fox's mid-section, she seems hurt
Fox launches a hook to the body
Bang! Esparza stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Fox!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes Fox against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Fox launches a few hard punches to Carla Esparza's ribs!
Carla Esparza's ribs shows the damage! Fallon Fox is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza grab one of Fallon Fox's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Carla Esparza throw Fox to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fallon Fox is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Esparza cartwheels towards Fox!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Fallon Fox.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza looks to mount Fallon Fox...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox 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 full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Fallon Fox breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fallon Fox. 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 3:20 in the 2 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Hard blow to Fox's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Fox is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fox 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 Fox
Fallon Fox 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 Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fallon Fox against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Fox doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to open Fox's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Fox is unable to cover herself now!
Fox has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to pass Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza looks to mount Fallon Fox...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fox's face!
Fox has a small cut in her Mouth
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Fallon Fox's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Crushing shot to Fox's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Fox open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fallon Fox's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Fox's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fox's eyes...
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Fox's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fox's eyes...
Fox holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Fox's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Fox has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fallon Fox! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fallon Fox doesn't defend herself!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
You can see Fox's blood making stains in the mat.
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Fox to tap! This is over!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (armbar) at 2:11 Round 3
Statistics: Fallon Fox
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/19 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/21 (90%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Pretty dominating performance from Carla. Nice to see her back with a vengeance. But how back is she? TIME WILL TELL!!!!!
Carla Esparza looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fallon Fox and Carla Esparza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fox and Esparza circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fallon Fox against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Fox doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fox is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Carla Esparza hooks Fox's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fallon Fox manages to kick Esparza away and scrambles on top!
Fallon Fox is in open guard over Esparza
Fox tries to jump to side mount.
Carla Esparza closed her guard around Fallon Fox.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fox's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fox's side.
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Fox's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fox's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Fallon Fox uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is moving on the ground...
Esparza tries to counter Fox's moves on the ground.
Fallon Fox gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Esparza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Deep breaths from Fallon Fox who tries a hammer punch to Esparza's ribs.
Esparza blocks those punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Fallon Fox gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
Esparza shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Fallon Fox moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Fox's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fox's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fox wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Esparza misses a step and Fallon Fox sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fallon Fox launches a few punches to Esparza's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Esparza tries to cover her face,
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox 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 half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg...
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fox's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Fallon Fox manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza forces Fallon Fox to open her guard.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Fallon Fox can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox 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.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza pushes Fox's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Esparza who is in full mount! Fox is in trouble now!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Fallon Fox to her stomach and takes her back!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Fallon Fox is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Fox.
Hard blow to Fox's mid-section, she seems hurt
Fox launches a hook to the body
Bang! Esparza stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Fox!
Nice move by Esparza who clinches and pushes Fox against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Fox launches a few hard punches to Carla Esparza's ribs!
Carla Esparza's ribs shows the damage! Fallon Fox is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Esparza grab one of Fallon Fox's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Carla Esparza throw Fox to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fallon Fox is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Esparza is standing while Fox is on the ground on her back
Esparza cartwheels towards Fox!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Fallon Fox.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza looks to mount Fallon Fox...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox 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 full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Fallon Fox efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza is getting frustrated here.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Fallon Fox breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fallon Fox. 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 3:20 in the 2 round
Esparza grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Carla Esparza
Hard blow to Fox's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Fox is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fox 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 Fox
Fallon Fox 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 Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Carla Esparza pushes Fallon Fox against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Esparza jumps and tries to free her leg! Fox doesn't allow this but Carla Esparza is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Fallon Fox tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza tries to open Fox's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Carla Esparza. Fox is unable to cover herself now!
Fox has a small cut in her Forehead
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Fox
Carla Esparza tries to pass Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza looks to mount Fallon Fox...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fox's face!
Fox has a small cut in her Mouth
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Fallon Fox's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Crushing shot to Fox's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Fox
Esparza struggles on the ground and tries to break Fallon Fox's guard...
Carla Esparza is in Fox open guard now
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Fox
Esparza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza succeeds
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Esparza's moves.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fallon Fox's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Fox's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fox's eyes...
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Fox's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fox's eyes...
Fox holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Fox's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Carla Esparza.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Fallon Fox is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to trap Fallon Fox in her guard.
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Fallon Fox is in closed guard over Esparza
Fox is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fallon Fox!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fox's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Fox has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fallon Fox! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fallon Fox doesn't defend herself!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
Fox tries to stand up!
Esparza doesn't allow her!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Fallon Fox
You can see Fox's blood making stains in the mat.
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Fox to tap! This is over!
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (armbar) at 2:11 Round 3
Statistics: Fallon Fox
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/19 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/21 (90%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Pretty dominating performance from Carla. Nice to see her back with a vengeance. But how back is she? TIME WILL TELL!!!!!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!