Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2017 9:56:46 GMT -5
Leslie Smith looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by LaRosa while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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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Smith and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
LaRosa misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
LaRosa doesn't want to free her opponent and Smith continues in closed guard
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) is cheering her!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tara LaRosa.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to turn away and scramble out. Leslie Smith takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Tara LaRosa spins out and gets back to her feet.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Smith spins out, but Tara LaRosa was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Smith is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tara LaRosa. Smith is unable to cover herself now!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
LaRosa's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Leslie Smith, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith throws a lot of punches
with little effect. LaRosa is doing a great job covering herself up.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Leslie Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Smith has a small cut in her Nose
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa suddenly holds Leslie Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
Smith can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Leslie Smith
connects with LaRosa.
Smith looks to be in very good shape.
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Smith with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Leslie Smith's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Smith is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Smith clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Leslie Smith fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that hits its mark.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
LaRosa ducks under...
Smith misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Tara LaRosa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Leslie Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to open LaRosa's guard...
LaRosa breaks the lock and covers herself from Smith's punches
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
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 free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Smith and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Leslie Smith, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Leslie Smith's Forehead
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Smith has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Leslie Smith uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Leslie Smith
Great move by LaRosa who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Smith hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith doesn't stop bleeding.
Tara LaRosa grapple with Leslie Smith and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith 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 side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
Smith misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Leslie Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Leslie Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith doesn't stop bleeding.
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Leslie Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith struggles to free herself
Smith hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
LaRosa secures the lock while Leslie Smith refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Americana) at 4:34 Round 3
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Smith is not in LaRosa’s league. I would make a trade offer for her, but I think it would get my yelled at.
Ferocious staredown by LaRosa while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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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Smith and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
LaRosa misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
LaRosa doesn't want to free her opponent and Smith continues in closed guard
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) is cheering her!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tara LaRosa.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to turn away and scramble out. Leslie Smith takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Tara LaRosa spins out and gets back to her feet.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Smith spins out, but Tara LaRosa was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Smith is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tara LaRosa. Smith is unable to cover herself now!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
LaRosa's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Leslie Smith, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith throws a lot of punches
with little effect. LaRosa is doing a great job covering herself up.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Leslie Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Smith has a small cut in her Nose
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa suddenly holds Leslie Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
Smith can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A solid combination from Leslie Smith
connects with LaRosa.
Smith looks to be in very good shape.
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Smith with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Leslie Smith's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Smith is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Smith clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaRosa's moves.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Leslie Smith fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that hits its mark.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaRosa stops that one with her ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
LaRosa ducks under...
Smith misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Tara LaRosa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Leslie Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to open LaRosa's guard...
LaRosa breaks the lock and covers herself from Smith's punches
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Smith
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 free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Smith and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Leslie Smith, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Leslie Smith's Forehead
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Smith
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Smith has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Leslie Smith uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Leslie Smith
Great move by LaRosa who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa was tooling Leslie Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Leslie Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Smith hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith doesn't stop bleeding.
Tara LaRosa grapple with Leslie Smith and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith 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 side mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
Smith misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Smith is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Leslie Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Leslie Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith doesn't stop bleeding.
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Leslie Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith struggles to free herself
Smith hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
LaRosa secures the lock while Leslie Smith refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Americana) at 4:34 Round 3
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Smith is not in LaRosa’s league. I would make a trade offer for her, but I think it would get my yelled at.