Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2012 20:20:01 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Amanda Nunes shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Nunes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
LaRosa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Amanda Nunes's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tara LaRosa circles around Nunes
LaRosa grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Nunes can't prevent his opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Amanda Nunes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Nunes open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Nunes open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Deep breaths from Amanda Nunes who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Nunes can't prevent his opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Nunes manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
This match is even... This could go the distance.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes fakes some punches
LaRosa ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Amanda Nunes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Nunes. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull LaRosa into his guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Nunes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Amanda Nunes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Amanda Nunes hovers above LaRosa
Good punches to LaRosa's body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Nunes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nunes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nunes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nunes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Tara LaRosa! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Tara LaRosa doesn't defend himself!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Amanda Nunes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Nunes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
Tara LaRosa tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
LaRosa studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa moves on the ground
LaRosa cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nunes is covering himself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Nunes clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Nunes rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Amanda Nunes.
Nunes is trying to counter now!
Nunes attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Nunes quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tara LaRosa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
Amanda Nunes sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that LaRosa is in now. Amanda Nunes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Amanda Nunes.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has given his back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nunes holds Tara LaRosa's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Amanda Nunes aggressively and repeatedly punches LaRosa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Nunes in half guard.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops him from throwing strikes.
Amanda Nunes gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nunes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Amanda Nunes in closed guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Amanda Nunes manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nunes is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Amanda Nunes!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Amanda Nunes.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
LaRosa moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes has seen better days.
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa pushes Nunes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Nunes is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and trap Tara LaRosa in his guard...
Amanda Nunes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herb Dean 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.
Amanda Nunes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Amanda Nunes circles around LaRosa
Amanda Nunes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and trap Tara LaRosa in his guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls him over and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of his tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter him.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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LaRosa moves backwards and Amanda Nunes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Amanda Nunes!
LaRosa ducks under...
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has given his back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Amanda Nunes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Amanda Nunes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nunes pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nunes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Nunes is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Nunes moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Amanda Nunes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A right hand from Amanda Nunes
misses its target.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
and hits Nunes ribs hard
Nunes steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun Nunes.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Amanda Nunes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Amanda Nunes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Amanda Nunes tries a hook to the body
but LaRosa manages to dodge it
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nunes moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Amanda Nunes
gets blocked by LaRosa.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Nunes stumble back!
Nunes's Chin is beginning to swell
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 5
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LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Nunes
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Nunes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see that!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of his tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter him.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nunes and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Amanda Nunes.
Tara LaRosa defends with ease.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Amanda Nunes paws at LaRosa.
LaRosa answers with solid punches!
Nunes has a small cut in his Right eye
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Amanda Nunes closed his guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Deep breaths from Amanda Nunes who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Nunes.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1058 s
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/44 (34%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1058 s
Nunes was lucky this didn’t go another round. She might have gotten hurt. She was EXHAUSED by the end of this fight. Tara had some left in the tank and would have ruined her.
Amanda Nunes shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Nunes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
LaRosa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Amanda Nunes's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tara LaRosa circles around Nunes
LaRosa grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Nunes can't prevent his opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Amanda Nunes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Nunes open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Nunes open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Deep breaths from Amanda Nunes who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Nunes can't prevent his opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Nunes manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
This match is even... This could go the distance.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes fakes some punches
LaRosa ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Amanda Nunes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Nunes. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull LaRosa into his guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Nunes knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Amanda Nunes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Amanda Nunes hovers above LaRosa
Good punches to LaRosa's body.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Nunes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nunes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nunes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nunes gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Tara LaRosa! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Tara LaRosa doesn't defend himself!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to his side and trap Amanda Nunes in his guard...
Amanda Nunes keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Nunes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
Tara LaRosa tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
LaRosa studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa moves on the ground
LaRosa cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nunes is covering himself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Nunes clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Nunes rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Amanda Nunes.
Nunes is trying to counter now!
Nunes attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Nunes quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tara LaRosa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
Amanda Nunes sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that LaRosa is in now. Amanda Nunes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Amanda Nunes.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has given his back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nunes holds Tara LaRosa's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Amanda Nunes aggressively and repeatedly punches LaRosa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Nunes in half guard.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops him from throwing strikes.
Amanda Nunes gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nunes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Amanda Nunes in closed guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Amanda Nunes tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Amanda Nunes manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nunes is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Amanda Nunes!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Amanda Nunes.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
LaRosa moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes has seen better days.
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa pushes Nunes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Nunes is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and trap Tara LaRosa in his guard...
Amanda Nunes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herb Dean 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.
Amanda Nunes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Amanda Nunes circles around LaRosa
Amanda Nunes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and trap Tara LaRosa in his guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls him over and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of his tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter him.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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LaRosa moves backwards and Amanda Nunes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Amanda Nunes!
LaRosa ducks under...
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close his guard around LaRosa
He is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has given his back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Amanda Nunes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Amanda Nunes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nunes pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nunes looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Nunes is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Nunes moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Amanda Nunes fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A right hand from Amanda Nunes
misses its target.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries a hook to the body
and hits Nunes ribs hard
Nunes steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun Nunes.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Amanda Nunes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Amanda Nunes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Amanda Nunes tries a hook to the body
but LaRosa manages to dodge it
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nunes moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Amanda Nunes
gets blocked by LaRosa.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Nunes stumble back!
Nunes's Chin is beginning to swell
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 5
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LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Nunes
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Amanda Nunes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Nunes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see that!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of his tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter him.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nunes and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Amanda Nunes.
Tara LaRosa defends with ease.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Amanda Nunes paws at LaRosa.
LaRosa answers with solid punches!
Nunes has a small cut in his Right eye
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Amanda Nunes closed his guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Deep breaths from Amanda Nunes who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Terrible one sided match... Nunes was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Nunes.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to his stomach and takes his back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1058 s
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/44 (34%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1058 s
Nunes was lucky this didn’t go another round. She might have gotten hurt. She was EXHAUSED by the end of this fight. Tara had some left in the tank and would have ruined her.