Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2013 18:42:02 GMT -5
Amanda Nunes looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by LaRosa while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Nunes's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
0:23 Round 1 and Nunes is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nunes is swinging for the fences!
LaRosa backpedals and creates space. Amanda Nunes is asking her if she is going to fight!
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Amanda Nunes jumps backwards and frees her leg.
LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Nunes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes 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 Nunes 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 Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself 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 is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself 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
Nunes 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.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself 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 her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Amanda Nunes's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nunes holds Tara LaRosa's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Amanda Nunes in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over LaRosa
Nunes tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
Tara LaRosa wraps her arms around Nunes's arms and counters the punches.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nunes struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over LaRosa
Nunes breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nunes.
It looks like LaRosa was hit by a bus!
Nunes moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tara LaRosa checks the kick.
Amanda Nunes gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
A left hook from LaRosa
grazes the chin of Nunes.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tara LaRosa!
Nunes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Tara LaRosa
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Nunes is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Nunes's jaw!
LaRosa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Amanda Nunes. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Nunes tries a middle kick
Tara LaRosa blocks and steps away.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nunes goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes breaths deeply while on 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. She is in full mount now.
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 her superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes 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.
Amanda Nunes gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes 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.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Amanda Nunes gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to her stomach and takes her 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 she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nunes.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
Nunes has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Amanda Nunes uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
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 Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Tara LaRosa who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Amanda Nunes embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaRosa who put distance between them
LaRosa pushes Amanda Nunes and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nunes moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Nunes can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nunes's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes 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 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 she 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
Amanda Nunes 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 Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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LaRosa moves backwards and Amanda Nunes is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nunes looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Nunes is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nunes and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
gets deflected.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Nunes!
LaRosa grabs her 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
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes 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.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
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 her superior position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes 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.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to show some ground skills
LaRosa uses her strength to keep LaRosa at a disadvantage
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
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 she 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
Nunes has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Nunes is unable to find a way to escape from this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
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 her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nunes, who tries to defend herself 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
Nunes 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.
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.
Nunes is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Amanda Nunes tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nunes stops that one with her ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
LaRosa pushes Amanda Nunes and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Amanda Nunes
LaRosa is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Good front kick from Nunes!
Tara LaRosa blocks
Several good body shots
land on Nunes.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shovel hook by Amanda Nunes
goes nowhere.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
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
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nunes's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes 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.
Amanda Nunes gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes 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 Nunes
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Nunes control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nunes
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Nunes from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Tara LaRosa was tooling Amanda Nunes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Amanda Nunes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Nunes is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Nunes looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Nunes is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nunes
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nunes's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Amanda Nunes to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes
Nunes has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Nunes control.
Nunes misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nunes! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
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 her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nunes with one hook in
Nunes launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she 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
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 Nunes!
Nunes adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
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 she works on the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa moves backwards and Amanda Nunes is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tara LaRosa, but it's close.
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Round 5
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LaRosa is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nunes Hyper-extended her left arm
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Amanda Nunes...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Amanda Nunes
Nunes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa suddenly holds Amanda Nunes's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Nunes struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
Nunes struggles to free herself
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
Nunes struggles to free herself
Herb Dean breaks Tara LaRosa's lock! This is over! Nunes didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Armbar) at 0:42 Round 5
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 2/18 (11%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/27 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 23/27 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
I don’t have much to say here. Umm. Nunes needed to do something and LaRosa would not chill the heck out. Result being pretty beefy destruction. Not as much tough shown here as was shown in the other women’s bout though. Be tough, boys, be tough.