Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2016 16:38:18 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Esparza while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Alexandra Albu looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexandra Albu is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Albu blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Esparza leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Albu control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Albu
Albu covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Albu is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Albu's being punished here!
Albu's Left eye is beginning to swell
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Albu! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu with one hook in
Albu 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.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Albu.
Albu uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Esparza is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Albu is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexandra Albu jabs at Esparza
hitting her chest.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Esparza moves forward and holds Albu
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu launches a few hard punches to Carla Esparza's ribs!
Esparza struggles and protects herself.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza tries to take Alexandra Albu to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Albu is with is back on the ground now.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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 side mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Alexandra Albu sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Albu's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Esparza who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza pushes Alexandra Albu and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Carla Esparza.
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Round 3
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Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Alexandra Albu can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu is not able to stop Albu ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Albu struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Esparza doesn't let Albu get in on her legs.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Esparza is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Terrible one sided match... Albu was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Esparza is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu is not able to stop Albu ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexandra Albu.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Albu struggles to free herself
Albu breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexandra Albu
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Albu.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Carla Esparza throws her leg over Alexandra Albu's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Carla Esparza's rear naked choke attempt!
Albu struggles to free herself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Albu struggles to free herself
Alexandra Albu frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Carla Esparza and ends up on top!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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 Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexandra Albu
Solid shots!
Albu's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 4
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Esparza launches a kick
Albu checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Albu!
Esparza blocks with confidence
Albu launches a hook to the body
Carla Esparza moves aside looking for a counter...
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Albu's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Esparza launches a hook to the body
Bang! Albu stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Carla Esparza hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza launches a couple of strikes with her heels over Alexandra Albu's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Albu taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 2:45 Round 4
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 30/40 (75%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Albu did fine defensively, in that she survived until round 4. But surviving is not winning. Carla won.
Alexandra Albu looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexandra Albu is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Albu blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Esparza leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Esparza uses her forearms to block the impact!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Esparza controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Esparza is unable to move under Albu control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Carla Esparza is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Crushing shot to Esparza's body! She's holding her side
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Albu
Albu covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Esparza looks to be in very good shape.
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Albu is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Esparza knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Albu's being punished here!
Albu's Left eye is beginning to swell
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Albu! Esparza has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu with one hook in
Albu 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.
Esparza is trying to counter now!
Esparza has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Albu.
Albu uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Esparza is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Albu is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexandra Albu jabs at Esparza
hitting her chest.
Esparza wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Esparza moves forward and holds Albu
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carla Esparza tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu launches a few hard punches to Carla Esparza's ribs!
Esparza struggles and protects herself.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza tries to take Alexandra Albu to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Albu is with is back on the ground now.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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 side mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Alexandra Albu sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Albu's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza is cooling the fight on the ground
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu misses a step and Carla Esparza sees an opportunity to counter her!
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza tries to move to full mount
Esparza's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Carla Esparza to fight back!
Carla Esparza pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Esparza who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Esparza's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Carla Esparza rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Esparza gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza pushes Alexandra Albu and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Esparza struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Carla Esparza.
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Round 3
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Esparza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Carla Esparza tries to pass to half guard...
Alexandra Albu can't prevent her opponent from passing. Esparza looks to work from half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu is not able to stop Albu ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Carla Esparza slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza goes for an armbar!
Albu struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Carla Esparza appears to be unbreakable
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Carla Esparza, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Esparza tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Esparza is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Esparza doesn't let Albu get in on her legs.
Esparza tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Esparza is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Albu
Terrible one sided match... Albu was not ready to fight a fighter of Carla Esparza caliber.
Esparza is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Carla Esparza uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Carla Esparza gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu is not able to stop Albu ground skills and Carla Esparza moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza looks to pass to mount...
Esparza slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexandra Albu.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Albu struggles to free herself
Albu breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexandra Albu
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Carla Esparza aggressively and repeatedly punches Albu.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Esparza is in rear mount over Albu
Carla Esparza throws her leg over Alexandra Albu's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Carla Esparza's rear naked choke attempt!
Albu struggles to free herself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Albu struggles to free herself
Alexandra Albu frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Carla Esparza and ends up on top!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Esparza
Albu is in closed guard... Esparza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Esparza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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 Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexandra Albu
Solid shots!
Albu's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Carla Esparza in her guard...
Carla Esparza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Carla Esparza.
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Round 4
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Esparza launches a kick
Albu checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Carla Esparza looks to counter!
Carla Esparza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Albu!
Esparza blocks with confidence
Albu launches a hook to the body
Carla Esparza moves aside looking for a counter...
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Carla Esparza tries to take advantage...
Esparza throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Albu's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carla Esparza is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Esparza launches a hook to the body
Bang! Albu stops that one with her ribs!
Carla Esparza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Carla Esparza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Carla Esparza hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Albu
Esparza tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Albu
Carla Esparza tries to free her leg
Carla Esparza uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Carla Esparza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Esparza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carla Esparza controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Carla Esparza is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Carla Esparza is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Esparza fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza is locking that Armbar...
Esparza launches a couple of strikes with her heels over Alexandra Albu's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Albu taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Carla Esparza by Submission (Armbar) at 2:45 Round 4
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 30/40 (75%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Albu did fine defensively, in that she survived until round 4. But surviving is not winning. Carla won.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!