Post by The Sandmen on Aug 20, 2017 3:58:47 GMT -5
Alexandra Albu doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
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 Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Albu is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Albu! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu with one hook in
Tara LaRosa seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Albu struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Albu locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu is in LaRosa open guard now
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
LaRosa is able to break the lock.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Tara LaRosa regains full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa isolates Alexandra Albu's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexandra Albu is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Albu
that goes awry.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Crushing shot to Albu's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Albu's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu 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 Albu
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 3:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa paws at Albu.
Albu answers with solid punches!
Tara LaRosa's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Tara LaRosa saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu attempts to cut off LaRosa with punches
LaRosa avoids getting cornered.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on LaRosa's face
Tara LaRosa was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa fires low kicks
punishing Albu's legs repeatedly.
Albu hyper-extended her left leg
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu 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 Albu
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 Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa throws down elbows...
Albu is not making herself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu is in open guard over LaRosa... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
LaRosa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
LaRosa checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Good leg kicks from Alexandra Albu.
Tara LaRosa defends with ease.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to LaRosa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her right leg!
LaRosa is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa circles around Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa leans back...
She clobbers Alexandra Albu's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa launches a barrage of elbows over Albu's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Albu doesn't fight back!
Albu's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Albu's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexandra Albu, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Alexandra Albu 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 Alexandra Albu
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Tara LaRosa wraps her up tight and pulls her into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Tara LaRosa has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
LaRosa is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Alexandra Albu is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Albu is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Alexandra Albu with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Albu dodges that
Albu is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Albu moves backwards and gestures for Tara LaRosa to stand up.
Tara LaRosa is on her feet again.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
LaRosa moves forward and holds Albu
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches towards LaRosa's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Tara LaRosa receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu takes a break to breathe while holding Tara LaRosa.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa throws a looping left hand...
Albu moves aside and dodges.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
LaRosa sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
and hits Albu ribs hard
A solid combination from Alexandra Albu
connects with LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tara LaRosa for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Albu time to recover... 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Albu misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Albu's guard.
Albu did not see that coming! Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Albu clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Alexandra Albu's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Albu's Chin is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Alexandra Albu pushes up and slides Tara LaRosa's arm over her chin.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
Tara LaRosa wraps her arms around Albu's arms and counters the punches.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) is cheering her!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa and Albu engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Albu moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Albu's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Alexandra Albu's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Alexandra Albu's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with Albu.
The fighters are clinching.
Albu pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Alexandra Albu chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa struggles and launches a few punches to Albu's head
Those punches are hitting! Albu covers her head!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu struggles and launches a few punches to LaRosa's head
Nothing from this... Alexandra Albu seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu slightly pushes LaRosa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
LaRosa blocks and pushes her opponent.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Tara LaRosa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Albu throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Low kick by Alexandra Albu to maintain her distance.
That hits Tara LaRosa's ankle
LaRosa moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 870 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Even fight. No more, no less.
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
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 Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Albu is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Albu! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu with one hook in
Tara LaRosa seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Albu struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Albu locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu is in LaRosa open guard now
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
LaRosa is able to break the lock.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Tara LaRosa regains full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa isolates Alexandra Albu's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexandra Albu is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Albu
that goes awry.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Crushing shot to Albu's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Albu's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu 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 Albu
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 3:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa paws at Albu.
Albu answers with solid punches!
Tara LaRosa's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Tara LaRosa saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu attempts to cut off LaRosa with punches
LaRosa avoids getting cornered.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on LaRosa's face
Tara LaRosa was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa fires low kicks
punishing Albu's legs repeatedly.
Albu hyper-extended her left leg
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu 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 Albu
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 Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa throws down elbows...
Albu is not making herself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu is in open guard over LaRosa... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
LaRosa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
LaRosa checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Good leg kicks from Alexandra Albu.
Tara LaRosa defends with ease.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to LaRosa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her right leg!
LaRosa is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa circles around Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa leans back...
She clobbers Alexandra Albu's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa launches a barrage of elbows over Albu's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Albu doesn't fight back!
Albu's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Albu's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexandra Albu, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Alexandra Albu 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 Alexandra Albu
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Tara LaRosa wraps her up tight and pulls her into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Tara LaRosa has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
LaRosa is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Alexandra Albu is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Albu is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Alexandra Albu with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Albu dodges that
Albu is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Albu moves backwards and gestures for Tara LaRosa to stand up.
Tara LaRosa is on her feet again.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
LaRosa moves forward and holds Albu
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches towards LaRosa's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Tara LaRosa receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu takes a break to breathe while holding Tara LaRosa.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa throws a looping left hand...
Albu moves aside and dodges.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
LaRosa sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
and hits Albu ribs hard
A solid combination from Alexandra Albu
connects with LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tara LaRosa for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Albu time to recover... 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Albu misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Albu's guard.
Albu did not see that coming! Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Albu clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Alexandra Albu's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Albu's Chin is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Alexandra Albu pushes up and slides Tara LaRosa's arm over her chin.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu 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.
Albu misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
Tara LaRosa wraps her arms around Albu's arms and counters the punches.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) is cheering her!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa and Albu engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Albu moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
LaRosa steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Albu's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Alexandra Albu's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Alexandra Albu's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Alexandra Albu throws up a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa postures up and breaks the triangle.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with Albu.
The fighters are clinching.
Albu pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Alexandra Albu chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa struggles and launches a few punches to Albu's head
Those punches are hitting! Albu covers her head!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu struggles and launches a few punches to LaRosa's head
Nothing from this... Alexandra Albu seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu slightly pushes LaRosa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
LaRosa blocks and pushes her opponent.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Tara LaRosa a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Albu's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Albu throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Low kick by Alexandra Albu to maintain her distance.
That hits Tara LaRosa's ankle
LaRosa moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tara LaRosa is a bloody mess!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 870 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Even fight. No more, no less.