Post by The Sandmen on Apr 17, 2018 7:59:23 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa shifts back and forth nervously.
Kyra Gracie 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tara LaRosa is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Gracie!
LaRosa blocks that kick with her leg.
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of LaRosa.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa suddenly holds Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie isolates Tara LaRosa's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tara LaRosa manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Gracie misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for LaRosa, who walks calmly to her corner.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
1:16 Round 2 and LaRosa is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gracie is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Tara LaRosa spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gracie avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gracie.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by LaRosa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Kyra Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gracie's Right cheek is beginning to swell
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
LaRosa opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
LaRosa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
LaRosa opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tara LaRosa is on her feet again.
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa steps back and allows Gracie to get back to her feet.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Gracie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Kyra Gracie jabs at LaRosa
hitting her chest.
Kyra Gracie paws at LaRosa.
LaRosa answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from LaRosa
grazes the chin of Gracie.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Hard blow to Gracie's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Gracie
Tara LaRosa throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Gracie's face with those brutal elbows! Gracie needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Gracie struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Kyra Gracie's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kyra Gracie pulls down on Tara LaRosa's hand and staves off danger
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gracie locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kyra Gracie uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa catch Kyra Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Kyra Gracie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
LaRosa knows what was coming and counters the lock.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gracie's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tara LaRosa for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Gracie time to recover. Kyra Gracie seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Gracie
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa tries to open up Gracie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gracie is trying to block them with her hands...
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Gracie's face!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie 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 Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kyra Gracie 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!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
LaRosa holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Kyra Gracie put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Tara LaRosa's head against her chin in the closed guard.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and launches herself over LaRosa!
Nice move by Gracie who clinches and pushes LaRosa against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kyra Gracie has seen better days.
Gracie and Tara LaRosa are cliched up against the cage. Gracie hammers LaRosa face and hooks LaRosa leg
Tara LaRosa is on her back after that trip
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in LaRosa open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie is measuring LaRosa with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
LaRosa and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gracie wants nothing of that and pushes LaRosa.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1043 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1074 s
K.
Kyra Gracie 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tara LaRosa is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Gracie!
LaRosa blocks that kick with her leg.
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of LaRosa.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa suddenly holds Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie isolates Tara LaRosa's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tara LaRosa manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Gracie misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for LaRosa, who walks calmly to her corner.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
1:16 Round 2 and LaRosa is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gracie is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Tara LaRosa spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gracie avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gracie.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by LaRosa with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Kyra Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gracie's Right cheek is beginning to swell
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
LaRosa opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
LaRosa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
LaRosa opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tara LaRosa is on her feet again.
LaRosa is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa steps back and allows Gracie to get back to her feet.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Gracie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Kyra Gracie jabs at LaRosa
hitting her chest.
Kyra Gracie paws at LaRosa.
LaRosa answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from LaRosa
grazes the chin of Gracie.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Hard blow to Gracie's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Gracie
Tara LaRosa throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Gracie's face with those brutal elbows! Gracie needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Gracie struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Kyra Gracie's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kyra Gracie pulls down on Tara LaRosa's hand and staves off danger
LaRosa is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gracie locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kyra Gracie uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa catch Kyra Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Kyra Gracie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
LaRosa knows what was coming and counters the lock.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gracie's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Tara LaRosa for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Gracie time to recover. Kyra Gracie seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Gracie
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gracie
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa tries to open up Gracie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gracie is trying to block them with her hands...
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Gracie's face!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie 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 Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kyra Gracie isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kyra Gracie 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!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
LaRosa holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Kyra Gracie put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gracie
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Tara LaRosa's head against her chin in the closed guard.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and launches herself over LaRosa!
Nice move by Gracie who clinches and pushes LaRosa against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kyra Gracie has seen better days.
Gracie and Tara LaRosa are cliched up against the cage. Gracie hammers LaRosa face and hooks LaRosa leg
Tara LaRosa is on her back after that trip
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Tara LaRosa.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in LaRosa open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
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 Qwest Arena (Boise, Idaho) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie is measuring LaRosa with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
LaRosa and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gracie wants nothing of that and pushes LaRosa.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Gracie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie hold her own hand and breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over LaRosa
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1043 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1074 s
K.