Post by The Sandmen on Dec 6, 2012 15:33:46 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Kelly Kobold looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Kobold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kelly Kobold sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kelly Kobold looks to counter!
Kobold has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kobold struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kelly Kobold!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa charges at Kobold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kobold is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Nose
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kobold launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Kelly Kobold gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kelly Kobold can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kobold is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Kobold clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kelly Kobold closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Tremendous strikes from Kobold!
LaRosa blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Kobold's face
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kobold pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kelly Kobold tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kelly Kobold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaRosa who put distance between them
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kelly Kobold!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kelly Kobold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa moves backwards and Kelly Kobold is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kobold goes to the body...
She punishes LaRosa's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa launches a kick
Kobold checks it and keeps distance.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kobold grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kelly Kobold
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kobold tries to move to full mount
Kobold's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Kobold
She is not able to do it
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kelly Kobold throws a flurry of punches at LaRosa...
A lot of them are hitting LaRosa's face
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kobold tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Kobold 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 closed guard over Kobold
LaRosa is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kelly Kobold in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kelly Kobold positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kelly Kobold is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard LaRosa's ribs
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kelly Kobold throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Good looking punches from Kelly Kobold on the ground
They could take their toll on LaRosa.
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kobold tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching LaRosa in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Forehead
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Kobold from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kobold! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Kobold, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Kobold launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Kelly Kobold and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Kobold!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Kobold against the cage
Kelly Kobold pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Kelly Kobold
The fighters are clinching.
Kobold takes a break to breathe while holding Tara LaRosa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Kelly Kobold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Kelly Kobold's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kelly Kobold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kobold is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Kobold clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Kobold has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Nice beating Kelly Kobold has received.
Kobold measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kobold has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kelly Kobold uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kelly Kobold. 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!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kobold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like LaRosa
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Terrible one sided match... Kobold was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Kobold has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kelly Kobold launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Tara LaRosa was tooling Kelly Kobold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kelly Kobold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
Kobold has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kobold is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to get her arm under Kelly Kobold's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kelly Kobold's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kobold struggles to free herself
Kobold struggles to free herself
Kobold struggles to free herself
That Neck Crank from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kobold's eyes...
Kelly Kobold easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Kobold, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 4
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Kelly Kobold fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that goes wide.
Lightning fast low kick from LaRosa!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelly Kobold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Kobold doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa was tooling Kelly Kobold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kelly Kobold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kelly Kobold
Solid shots!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kobold! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
Kobold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Kobold struggles to free herself
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
Kobold is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around her neck. Kelly Kobold is blacking out and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (RNC) at 3:22 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Kelly Kobold
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Kobold fights like she has been upgraded - but she hasn't. Her team neglects her. But she has impressed me over the last like, 5 or so fights. She used to be boring and win fights with wrestling and no damage done, but now she fights and dishes out damage. But this was still LaRosa's fight in the end. Not an easy fight at all, though. Nice to see.
Kelly Kobold looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Kobold move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kelly Kobold sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kelly Kobold looks to counter!
Kobold has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kobold struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kobold measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kelly Kobold!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa charges at Kobold throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kobold is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Kelly Kobold's Nose
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Kobold launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Kelly Kobold gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kelly Kobold can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kobold is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Kobold clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Deep breaths from Kelly Kobold who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kelly Kobold closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Tremendous strikes from Kobold!
LaRosa blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kobold blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Kobold's face
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kobold pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kelly Kobold tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kelly Kobold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaRosa who put distance between them
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tara LaRosa has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kelly Kobold!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kelly Kobold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa moves backwards and Kelly Kobold is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kobold goes to the body...
She punishes LaRosa's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa launches a kick
Kobold checks it and keeps distance.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kobold grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kelly Kobold
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kobold tries to move to full mount
Kobold's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Kobold
She is not able to do it
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kelly Kobold throws a flurry of punches at LaRosa...
A lot of them are hitting LaRosa's face
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kobold tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Kobold 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 closed guard over Kobold
LaRosa is in closed guard... Kobold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kelly Kobold in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kelly Kobold is in open guard over LaRosa
Kelly Kobold positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kelly Kobold is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard LaRosa's ribs
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kelly Kobold throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Good looking punches from Kelly Kobold on the ground
They could take their toll on LaRosa.
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Kobold tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching LaRosa in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Forehead
Kelly Kobold is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Kobold from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kobold! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Kobold, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Kobold launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Kelly Kobold and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Kobold!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Kobold against the cage
Kelly Kobold pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Kelly Kobold
The fighters are clinching.
Kobold takes a break to breathe while holding Tara LaRosa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Kelly Kobold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Kelly Kobold's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kelly Kobold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Kelly Kobold takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Kelly Kobold attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kobold is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Kobold clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Kobold has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Nice beating Kelly Kobold has received.
Kobold measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kobold has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kelly Kobold uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kelly Kobold. 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!
She hits it! Kelly Kobold is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kobold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like LaRosa
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Kobold
Terrible one sided match... Kobold was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
LaRosa moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
Kobold has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kelly Kobold launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Tara LaRosa was tooling Kelly Kobold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kelly Kobold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
Kobold has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Kobold is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kobold clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to get her arm under Kelly Kobold's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kelly Kobold's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kobold struggles to free herself
Kobold struggles to free herself
Kobold struggles to free herself
That Neck Crank from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Kobold's eyes...
Kelly Kobold easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Kobold, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 4
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Kelly Kobold fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that goes wide.
Lightning fast low kick from LaRosa!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kelly Kobold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa pushes Kelly Kobold against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Kobold doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa was tooling Kelly Kobold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kelly Kobold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Kobold
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kelly Kobold's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kelly Kobold...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
LaRosa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kelly Kobold
Solid shots!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kelly Kobold
Kelly Kobold tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kobold! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
Kobold tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kobold.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Kobold!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Kelly Kobold's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Kobold with two hooks in
Kobold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Kobold struggles to free herself
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
LaRosa is locking that RNC...
Kobold is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around her neck. Kelly Kobold is blacking out and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (RNC) at 3:22 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Kelly Kobold
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Kobold fights like she has been upgraded - but she hasn't. Her team neglects her. But she has impressed me over the last like, 5 or so fights. She used to be boring and win fights with wrestling and no damage done, but now she fights and dishes out damage. But this was still LaRosa's fight in the end. Not an easy fight at all, though. Nice to see.