Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2015 14:45:29 GMT -5
Liz Carmouche doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Tara LaRosa looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Carmouche and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Carmouche shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Tara LaRosa who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Tara LaRosa
well done LaRosa falls hard on the mat
Carmouche is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Tara LaRosa is standing now.
Low kick by Liz Carmouche to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Carmouche blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Carmouche is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
A high kick from Liz Carmouche
misses badly. Carmouche slips and falls!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is standing while Carmouche is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Carmouche's guard.
Carmouche didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche moves to better her position on the ground...
Liz Carmouche viciously slams hammer blows to LaRosa's face!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Liz Carmouche 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Liz Carmouche
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
LaRosa blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Carmouche tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carmouche is clinching with LaRosa.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Liz Carmouche shoots and grab both of Tara LaRosa's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Carmouche lifted LaRosa's off her feet and throws her on the mat
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Liz Carmouche a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! LaRosa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over LaRosa
Carmouche moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over LaRosa
Carmouche tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Liz Carmouche!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Liz Carmouche can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa tries to improve position.
Carmouche adjusts and closes her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Nice beating Liz Carmouche has received.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
Carmouche waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tara LaRosa! She is reversed and nor Liz Carmouche is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carmouche.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Liz Carmouche is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Liz Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Liz Carmouche!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Carmouche knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Carmouche and it cost her top position.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
LaRosa shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carmouche is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Carmouche clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Carmouche struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche was tooling Tara LaRosa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tara LaRosa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carmouche! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Carmouche uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
LaRosa struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Carmouche leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa evades but whiffs with a counter.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Tara LaRosa improve her position.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa moves on the ground
LaRosa cannot take advantage in the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa throws a flurry of punches at Carmouche...
Carmouche is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Carmouche misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa throws a hook
She fails to land it.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
A punch from Tara LaRosa
gets blocked by Carmouche.
Tara LaRosa and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
but Carmouche manages to dodge it
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left eye
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and counters with a solid straight!
LaRosa's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Every time Liz Carmouche attempts to get inside
LaRosa misses with a low kick.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
LaRosa moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Carmouche deflects the blows.
Liz Carmouche launches a rapid series of punches
taking LaRosa from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carmouche.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
connects with LaRosa.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Liz Carmouche caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
LaRosa and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
LaRosa steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Carmouche quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! LaRosa is going to have a headache after this one.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Tara LaRosa leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carmouche
LaRosa shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Carmouche is throwing a flurry of punches!
LaRosa ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche circles around LaRosa
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Mouth
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Shovel hook by Liz Carmouche
tags LaRosa.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A left hook from Carmouche
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
makes LaRosa stumble back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nice punches from Liz Carmouche.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Carmouche wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tara LaRosa throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! LaRosa swings again, only to get countered once more! LaRosa is looking bad here!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right eye
Tara LaRosa seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tara LaRosa who almost cannot stand!
One after another Liz Carmouche is punishing LaRosa! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
LaRosa hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Liz Carmouche has left LaRosa unconscious! What a finish by Liz Carmouche!
LaRosa's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left eye
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (Punches) at 3:02 Round 4
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 47/60 (78%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 503 s
Liz dominated this fight, continuing to make GAP’s case that she should be a ranked fighter. She softened Tara up with some brief, but very effective, GnP, then brought the standing-game later to finish up.
Tara LaRosa looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Carmouche and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Carmouche shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Tara LaRosa who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Tara LaRosa
well done LaRosa falls hard on the mat
Carmouche is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Tara LaRosa is standing now.
Low kick by Liz Carmouche to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Carmouche blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Carmouche is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
A high kick from Liz Carmouche
misses badly. Carmouche slips and falls!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is standing while Carmouche is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Carmouche's guard.
Carmouche didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche moves to better her position on the ground...
Liz Carmouche viciously slams hammer blows to LaRosa's face!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Liz Carmouche 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Liz Carmouche
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
LaRosa blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Carmouche tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carmouche is clinching with LaRosa.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Liz Carmouche shoots and grab both of Tara LaRosa's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Carmouche lifted LaRosa's off her feet and throws her on the mat
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Liz Carmouche a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! LaRosa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over LaRosa
Carmouche moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over LaRosa
Carmouche tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Liz Carmouche!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Liz Carmouche can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa tries to improve position.
Carmouche adjusts and closes her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Nice beating Liz Carmouche has received.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
Carmouche waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tara LaRosa! She is reversed and nor Liz Carmouche is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carmouche.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Liz Carmouche is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Liz Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Liz Carmouche!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Carmouche tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Liz Carmouche controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Carmouche knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Carmouche and it cost her top position.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
LaRosa shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Carmouche is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Carmouche clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Carmouche struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche was tooling Tara LaRosa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tara LaRosa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carmouche! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Carmouche uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche holds Tara LaRosa's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carmouche sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
LaRosa struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Liz Carmouche isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Carmouche leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa evades but whiffs with a counter.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Tara LaRosa improve her position.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
LaRosa moves on the ground
LaRosa cannot take advantage in the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa throws a flurry of punches at Carmouche...
Carmouche is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carmouche
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Carmouche misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa throws a hook
She fails to land it.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
A punch from Tara LaRosa
gets blocked by Carmouche.
Tara LaRosa and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
but Carmouche manages to dodge it
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left eye
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and counters with a solid straight!
LaRosa's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Every time Liz Carmouche attempts to get inside
LaRosa misses with a low kick.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
LaRosa moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Carmouche deflects the blows.
Liz Carmouche launches a rapid series of punches
taking LaRosa from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Carmouche.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
connects with LaRosa.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right cheek
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Liz Carmouche caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
LaRosa and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
LaRosa steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Carmouche quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! LaRosa is going to have a headache after this one.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Tara LaRosa leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carmouche
LaRosa shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Carmouche is throwing a flurry of punches!
LaRosa ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche circles around LaRosa
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
LaRosa has a small cut in her Mouth
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
LaRosa pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Shovel hook by Liz Carmouche
tags LaRosa.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A left hook from Carmouche
grazes the chin of LaRosa.
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
makes LaRosa stumble back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nice punches from Liz Carmouche.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Carmouche wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Tara LaRosa throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! LaRosa swings again, only to get countered once more! LaRosa is looking bad here!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Right eye
Tara LaRosa seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tara LaRosa who almost cannot stand!
One after another Liz Carmouche is punishing LaRosa! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
LaRosa hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Liz Carmouche has left LaRosa unconscious! What a finish by Liz Carmouche!
LaRosa's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left eye
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (Punches) at 3:02 Round 4
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 47/60 (78%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 503 s
Liz dominated this fight, continuing to make GAP’s case that she should be a ranked fighter. She softened Tara up with some brief, but very effective, GnP, then brought the standing-game later to finish up.