There, I said it. Carla Esparza defeated Michelle Waterson via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC 249 on May 9, 2020, live from the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. Carla Esparza (-157) vs Michelle Waterson (+137) OVER 2.5 ROUNDS-500. Waterson bit down on her mouthpiece and fired back with shots of her own, then they separated.

Esparza came charging in again to close out the fight, ending a close contest. She really is. carla-esparza-michelle-waterson-ufc-249-scorecard. Back when I was just a fan of mixed martial arts and wasn’t handicapping or betting on fights, I despised fighters like Carla. Waterson will make her return to the Octagon after a decision loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk back at UFC Tampa last October.She says she learned a lot about herself in that fight and says it proves she belongs at the top. Carla Esparza def. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS +375. The 32-year-old strawweight failed to inflict much damage until the final round at the Vyster Veterans Memo… Another takedown attempt came in from Esparza that Waterson avoided. Michelle Waterson and Carla Esparza fight Saturday during UFC 249 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. CARLA ESPARZA secured a controversial win over Michelle Waterson at UFC 249 this morning. Michelle Waterson by Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)

Carla Esparza is a bettor’s dream. Michelle Waterson believes her UFC 249 fight against former champion Carla Esparza has title implications on the line.