Post by The Sandmen on May 19, 2020 16:03:47 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Carmouche while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Miesha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Tate ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Liz Carmouche throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
Miesha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carmouche seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tate blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miesha Tate's cheek! Tate stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Carmouche dodges that
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
1:49 Round 1 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Carmouche dodges that
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Carmouche steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Miesha Tate is on her feet again.
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
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Miesha Tate improve her position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
That hit Tate who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tate's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tate pulls her arm out of danger.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over Tate's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tate doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
Tate slips it.
Liz Carmouche is opening up on Tate and raining down combinations!
Tate doesn't look worried as she defends.
Carmouche misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tate misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Tate wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche is measuring Tate with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Liz Carmouche paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
Miesha Tate and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tate has a small cut in her Nose
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.
Tate seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tate's ribs.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carmouche can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate tries to stand up!
Carmouche doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miesha Tate fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
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
Miesha Tate pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Carmouche rolls and she's now on half guard over Miesha Tate. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Liz Carmouche's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Carmouche's neck!
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate back to 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Carmouche followed by a hard jab
Miesha Tate stumbles back.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
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
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Liz Carmouche was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 charges at Tate throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Tate is rocked!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miesha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carmouche is clinching with Tate.
The fighters are clinching.
Miesha Tate pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Miesha Tate circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate circles around Carmouche
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 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.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
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
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche positions himself 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 1:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 himself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
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.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carmouche goes to the body...
She punishes Tate's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Miesha Tate and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tate launches a kick
but Liz Carmouche avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tate's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Liz Carmouche shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Tate is throwing a flurry of punches!
Liz Carmouche just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Liz Carmouche!
That one almost breaks Tate's chin! She is knocked down!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Chin
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Liz Carmouche creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
Miesha Tate continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
Liz Carmouche and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Liz Carmouche is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Liz Carmouche!
Tate is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Tate has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from Tate
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Tate doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Liz Carmouche moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tate doesn't stop bleeding.
Liz Carmouche has found an opening in the defense of Tate, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tate is wobbling!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Liz Carmouche.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 4
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Miesha Tate looks rattled! Liz Carmouche sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Miesha Tate is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Tate's Chin is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Liz Carmouche creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Miesha Tate throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Tate swings again, only to get countered once more! Tate is looking bad here!
Tate's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
That punishment by Liz Carmouche has left Tate staggered! Liz Carmouche should try push forward now and finish this!
0:43 Round 4 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tate stumbles backwards staggered and Liz Carmouche launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Tate is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
That brutal impact left Tate laid out on the mat! Liz Carmouche's corner come in to congratulate her!
Tate's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (Punches) at 0:56 Round 4
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 63/91 (69%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 340 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 20/41 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/16 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 407 s
Tate tried, but Carmouche totes had her number here. Just totes.
Miesha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Tate ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Liz Carmouche throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tate's chin! That stops Tate in her tracks!
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
Miesha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carmouche seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Tate is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tate blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miesha Tate's cheek! Tate stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Carmouche dodges that
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
1:49 Round 1 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Carmouche dodges that
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Carmouche launches a kick to Tate's thigh
Tate checks that kick!
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate tries to hit Liz Carmouche with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Carmouche steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Miesha Tate is on her feet again.
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
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Miesha Tate improve her position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
That hit Tate who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tate's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tate pulls her arm out of danger.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over Tate's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tate doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
Tate slips it.
Liz Carmouche is opening up on Tate and raining down combinations!
Tate doesn't look worried as she defends.
Carmouche misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tate misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Tate wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche is measuring Tate with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Liz Carmouche paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
Miesha Tate and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tate has a small cut in her Nose
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.
Tate seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tate's ribs.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carmouche can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate tries to stand up!
Carmouche doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miesha Tate fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
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
Miesha Tate pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Carmouche rolls and she's now on half guard over Miesha Tate. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Tate
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Liz Carmouche's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Carmouche's neck!
Carmouche pushes Miesha Tate back to 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Carmouche followed by a hard jab
Miesha Tate stumbles back.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
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
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Liz Carmouche was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 charges at Tate throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Tate is rocked!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miesha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Carmouche is clinching with Tate.
The fighters are clinching.
Miesha Tate pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Miesha Tate circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate circles around Carmouche
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 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.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Tate tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Miesha Tate's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
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
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Carmouche positions himself 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 1:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 himself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
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.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miesha Tate tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miesha Tate passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carmouche goes to the body...
She punishes Tate's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Miesha Tate and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tate launches a kick
but Liz Carmouche avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tate's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Liz Carmouche shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Tate is throwing a flurry of punches!
Liz Carmouche just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Liz Carmouche!
That one almost breaks Tate's chin! She is knocked down!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Chin
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Liz Carmouche creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miesha Tate is standing now.
Miesha Tate continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
Liz Carmouche and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Liz Carmouche is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Liz Carmouche!
Tate is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Tate has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from Tate
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Tate doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Liz Carmouche moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tate doesn't stop bleeding.
Liz Carmouche has found an opening in the defense of Tate, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tate is wobbling!
Tate's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Liz Carmouche.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 4
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Miesha Tate looks rattled! Liz Carmouche sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Miesha Tate is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Tate's Chin is beginning to swell
Miesha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Liz Carmouche!
Carmouche is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Liz Carmouche creates space and allows Miesha Tate to stand up.
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Tate is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Miesha Tate throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Tate swings again, only to get countered once more! Tate is looking bad here!
Tate's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
That punishment by Liz Carmouche has left Tate staggered! Liz Carmouche should try push forward now and finish this!
0:43 Round 4 and Carmouche is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tate stumbles backwards staggered and Liz Carmouche launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Tate is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
That brutal impact left Tate laid out on the mat! Liz Carmouche's corner come in to congratulate her!
Tate's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Liz Carmouche by KO (Punches) at 0:56 Round 4
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 63/91 (69%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 340 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 20/41 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/16 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 407 s
Tate tried, but Carmouche totes had her number here. Just totes.