Let's analyze each Espada's battles, shall we? * Rukia was only capable of killing Aaroniero by surprising him, his own arrogance cost him his life. * Mayuri simply prepared himself so that he could completely counter Szayel's abilities. * Byakuya's bankai was perfect for countering Zommari's abilities. And if Zommari wasn't so arrogant, he could've finished the fight earlier. * Ichigo was simply more powerfull than Grimmjow. * Kenpachi is,...well... Kenpachi. Besides, Nnoitra was still weakened because of his fight with Nell. * Ulquiorra defeated Ichigo without much trouble. It took Ichigo's inner Hollow to kill him. * Harribel took Hitsugaya's strongest attack without any damage, and she held her own against 2 Vizard with masks and shikai and 1 captain wit