Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2020 20:29:55 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Alexa Grasso looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Grasso move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Grasso is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Grasso and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Tara LaRosa's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Grasso is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. LaRosa moves back and takes a deep breath.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
Grasso backpedals and creates space. Tara LaRosa is asking her if she is going to fight!
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
LaRosa is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
Grasso creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
Inside leg kick from LaRosa
that goes awry.
LaRosa misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises LaRosa!
LaRosa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Grasso pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Grasso launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits LaRosa's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Crushing shot to Grasso's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Great move by LaRosa who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Alexa Grasso brings Tara LaRosa down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Grasso launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tara LaRosa is not able to stop LaRosa ground skills and Alexa Grasso moves to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso sits high on Tara LaRosa's chest and pulls her leg underneath LaRosa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
LaRosa tries to roll out. She's too quick for Alexa Grasso and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Grasso and it cost her top position.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Tara LaRosa! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Tara LaRosa doesn't defend herself!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Nose
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grasso blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes LaRosa's right cheek.
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Grasso measures the resilience of LaRosa's chin with an uppercut while LaRosa lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Alexa Grasso
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes LaRosa's right cheek.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Grasso counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Grasso is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexa Grasso, but it's close.
The cutman is working on LaRosa's face.
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Round 3
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Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Grasso is clinching with LaRosa.
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso launches a few hard punches to Tara LaRosa's ribs!
Tara LaRosa's ribs shows the damage! Alexa Grasso is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tara LaRosa just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Grasso is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Grasso circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tara LaRosa and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa
Grasso tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for LaRosa! Grasso has one hook in and keeps working!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa with one hook in
Grasso tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexa Grasso, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexa Grasso. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises LaRosa!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexa Grasso!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexa Grasso tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Grasso moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under LaRosa control.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on LaRosa's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
Shovel hook by Alexa Grasso
tags LaRosa.
Lightning fast low kick from Grasso!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Grasso shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
LaRosa has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard LaRosa's abdomen
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso leans forwards and tries to grapple with LaRosa
Grasso shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch to Alexa Grasso ribs and the tries to trip her
Grasso loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Alexa Grasso circles to get the center of the cage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Alexa Grasso tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Alexa Grasso who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
LaRosa is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Alexa Grasso pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Alexa Grasso circles to get the center of the cage
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
LaRosa doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa leans forwards and tries to grapple with Grasso
Grasso wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Alexa Grasso throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
1:59 Round 5 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso attempts to cut off LaRosa with punches
LaRosa reels from the strikes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Alexa Grasso
that forces LaRosa to try and defend better.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Grasso pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso tries to escape from the closed guard
Grasso succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Grasso tries to move to full mount
Grasso succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso catch Tara LaRosa's left arm and tries a kimura
Grasso is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
LaRosa struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
LaRosa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
LaRosa's arm is bent at an awful angle! Tara LaRosa's taps again and again
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (kimura) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 11/36 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 73/90 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/37 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
This fight was over after round 4, but Grasso wanted to keep beating on LARosa, and LaRosa wanted to keep getting beat on, so they went another 4 minutes…of Grasso beating on LaRosa until it was all over. RIP LaRosa.
Alexa Grasso looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Grasso move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Grasso is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Grasso and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Tara LaRosa's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Grasso is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. LaRosa moves back and takes a deep breath.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
Grasso backpedals and creates space. Tara LaRosa is asking her if she is going to fight!
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
LaRosa is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
Grasso creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
Inside leg kick from LaRosa
that goes awry.
LaRosa misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises LaRosa!
LaRosa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Grasso pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Grasso launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits LaRosa's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Crushing shot to Grasso's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Great move by LaRosa who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Alexa Grasso brings Tara LaRosa down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Grasso launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tara LaRosa is not able to stop LaRosa ground skills and Alexa Grasso moves to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso sits high on Tara LaRosa's chest and pulls her leg underneath LaRosa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
LaRosa tries to roll out. She's too quick for Alexa Grasso and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Grasso and it cost her top position.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Tara LaRosa! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Tara LaRosa doesn't defend herself!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Nose
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grasso blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes LaRosa's right cheek.
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Grasso measures the resilience of LaRosa's chin with an uppercut while LaRosa lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Alexa Grasso
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes LaRosa's right cheek.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Grasso counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Grasso is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexa Grasso, but it's close.
The cutman is working on LaRosa's face.
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Round 3
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Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Grasso is clinching with LaRosa.
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso launches a few hard punches to Tara LaRosa's ribs!
Tara LaRosa's ribs shows the damage! Alexa Grasso is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tara LaRosa just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Grasso is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Grasso circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tara LaRosa and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa
Grasso tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for LaRosa! Grasso has one hook in and keeps working!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa with one hook in
Grasso tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Grasso
LaRosa is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexa Grasso, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexa Grasso. 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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises LaRosa!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexa Grasso!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexa Grasso tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Grasso moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under LaRosa control.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on LaRosa's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Nice punches from Alexa Grasso.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Grasso wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
A left hook from Grasso
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
Shovel hook by Alexa Grasso
tags LaRosa.
Lightning fast low kick from Grasso!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Grasso shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over LaRosa
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa doesn't stop bleeding.
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to LaRosa
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
LaRosa has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexa Grasso positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard LaRosa's abdomen
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
You can see LaRosa's blood making stains in the mat.
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso leans forwards and tries to grapple with LaRosa
Grasso shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch to Alexa Grasso ribs and the tries to trip her
Grasso loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Alexa Grasso circles to get the center of the cage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Alexa Grasso tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Alexa Grasso who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
LaRosa is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Alexa Grasso pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Alexa Grasso circles to get the center of the cage
Tara LaRosa's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
LaRosa doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa leans forwards and tries to grapple with Grasso
Grasso wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Alexa Grasso throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Grasso moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
1:59 Round 5 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexa Grasso attempts to cut off LaRosa with punches
LaRosa reels from the strikes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Alexa Grasso
that forces LaRosa to try and defend better.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Grasso pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over LaRosa
Grasso tries to escape from the closed guard
Grasso succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Grasso tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Grasso tries to move to full mount
Grasso succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Grasso catch Tara LaRosa's left arm and tries a kimura
Grasso is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
LaRosa struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
LaRosa's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
LaRosa's arm is bent at an awful angle! Tara LaRosa's taps again and again
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (kimura) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 11/36 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 73/90 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/37 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
This fight was over after round 4, but Grasso wanted to keep beating on LARosa, and LaRosa wanted to keep getting beat on, so they went another 4 minutes…of Grasso beating on LaRosa until it was all over. RIP LaRosa.