Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2017 9:23:34 GMT -5
Liz Carmouche is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Miesha Tate is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
0:24 Round 1 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Tate's face with those brutal elbows! Tate needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Not a desiderable position that Tate is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche isolates Miesha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miesha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Miesha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and shows Liz Carmouche a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Tate uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Carmouche's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Liz Carmouche lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Liz Carmouche is running out of time!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Liz Carmouche passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Tate's ribs
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over Tate's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tate doesn't fight back!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate tries to roll on the ground...
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Liz Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tate's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Carmouche's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Tate pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carmouche throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Tate's defense muffles the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carmouche goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate aggressively and repeatedly punches Carmouche.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Carmouche's ribs.
Carmouche is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
That punishment by Miesha Tate has left Carmouche staggered! Miesha Tate should try push forward now and finish this!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Liz Carmouche
Solid shots!
Carmouche's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Carmouche, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Carmouche.
Miesha Tate's reflexes save her!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Miesha Tate leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carmouche
Tate shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carmouche takes a break to breathe while holding Miesha Tate.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miesha Tate throws a looping left hand...
Carmouche moves aside and dodges.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate hovers above Carmouche
Good punches to Carmouche's body.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Liz Carmouche! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Liz Carmouche doesn't defend herself!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Tate jumps and tries to free her leg! Carmouche doesn't allow this but Miesha Tate is able to get half guard here.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Miesha Tate in closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) is cheering her!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. 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.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Miesha Tate jumps back and jabs
Carmouche only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miesha Tate throws a combo
Carmouche punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche throws a combo
Miesha Tate ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Carmouche swings again, only to get countered once more! Carmouche is looking bad here!
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tate.
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Tate moves forward and holds Carmouche
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miesha Tate is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Carmouche with uppercuts!
Carmouche is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Carmouche is unable to escape!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tate's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Carmouche is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Carmouche!
Nice move by Tate who clinches and pushes Carmouche against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Tate's face while in the clinch!
Tate can't take many more shots like those!
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Liz Carmouche embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tate who put distance between them
Liz Carmouche launches a rapid series of punches
taking Tate from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Tate throws a lazy kick
Carmouche dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Liz Carmouche and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Tate launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Carmouche with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's chin with an uppercut while Tate lands some great crosses.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Carmouche.
It looks like Tate was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Carmouche doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Tate's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Carmouche is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Miesha Tate, who is barely covering up!
Tate's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Miesha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Liz Carmouche. Tate is unable to cover herself now!
This is over! That impact from Liz Carmouche has left Tate laying flat on the mat!
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (GnP) at 2:54 Round 3
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 16/31 (52%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 33/54 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Carmouche dominates.
Miesha Tate is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
0:24 Round 1 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Tate's face with those brutal elbows! Tate needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Not a desiderable position that Tate is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche isolates Miesha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miesha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Miesha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Tate shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and shows Liz Carmouche a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Tate uses her forearms to block the impact!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Carmouche's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Liz Carmouche lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Miesha Tate doesn't break the lock and Liz Carmouche is running out of time!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tate's guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Liz Carmouche passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Tate's ribs
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over Tate's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tate doesn't fight back!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate tries to roll on the ground...
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Liz Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tate's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Carmouche's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Tate pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carmouche throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Tate's defense muffles the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carmouche goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate aggressively and repeatedly punches Carmouche.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Carmouche's ribs.
Carmouche is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
That punishment by Miesha Tate has left Carmouche staggered! Miesha Tate should try push forward now and finish this!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Liz Carmouche
Solid shots!
Carmouche's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Carmouche, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Carmouche.
Miesha Tate's reflexes save her!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Miesha Tate leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carmouche
Tate shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carmouche takes a break to breathe while holding Miesha Tate.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miesha Tate throws a looping left hand...
Carmouche moves aside and dodges.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate hovers above Carmouche
Good punches to Carmouche's body.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Liz Carmouche! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Liz Carmouche doesn't defend herself!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Tate jumps and tries to free her leg! Carmouche doesn't allow this but Miesha Tate is able to get half guard here.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Miesha Tate in closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) is cheering her!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Tate's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. 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.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Miesha Tate jumps back and jabs
Carmouche only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Miesha Tate throws a combo
Carmouche punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche throws a combo
Miesha Tate ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Carmouche swings again, only to get countered once more! Carmouche is looking bad here!
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tate.
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Tate moves forward and holds Carmouche
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miesha Tate is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Carmouche with uppercuts!
Carmouche is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Carmouche is unable to escape!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tate's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Carmouche is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Carmouche!
Nice move by Tate who clinches and pushes Carmouche against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Tate's face while in the clinch!
Tate can't take many more shots like those!
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Liz Carmouche embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tate who put distance between them
Liz Carmouche launches a rapid series of punches
taking Tate from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Tate throws a lazy kick
Carmouche dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Liz Carmouche and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Tate launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Carmouche with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's chin with an uppercut while Tate lands some great crosses.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Carmouche.
It looks like Tate was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Carmouche doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Tate's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Carmouche is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Miesha Tate, who is barely covering up!
Tate's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Miesha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Liz Carmouche. Tate is unable to cover herself now!
This is over! That impact from Liz Carmouche has left Tate laying flat on the mat!
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (GnP) at 2:54 Round 3
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 16/31 (52%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 33/54 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Carmouche dominates.