NASTY CUT: Bloody bout between Houstonian Marlen Esparza and Seniesa Estrada ends with headbutt

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A dramatic cut to the head ended a bout between boxing rivals Marlen Esparza and Seniesa Estrada Saturday in Las Vegas. 

Esparza, of Houston, was bleeding from a cut on her forehead after an accidental headbutt with Seniesa Estrada. 

Estrada won by technical unanimous decision when the fight was stopped after the ninth round due to the headbutt. 

The match was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. 

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Flyweight Marlen Esparza bleeds from a cut on her forehead after an accidental headbutt with Seniesa Estrada at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Estrada won by technical unanimous decision when the fight was stopped after the ninth round due to the headbutt.


 

But Esparza says she's doing well -- 20 stitches later. Yikes.

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