Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2013 15:59:42 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Eye while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Eye wants nothing of that and pushes LaRosa.
Eye tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa is holding Jessica Eye's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Eye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Eye struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Jessica Eye's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Jessica Eye.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over LaRosa
Body shots by Jessica Eye
LaRosa covers up.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Eye struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Jessica Eye manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Jessica Eye in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Tara LaRosa has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Eye!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Eye
Eye 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 in rear mount over Eye
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Eye has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Eye manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa moves backwards and Jessica Eye is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Eye can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye tries to take Tara LaRosa to the ground from the clinch...
LaRosa shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
LaRosa catches an ankle and Eye is tripped to the mat!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
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 Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg...
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Eye 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 1:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put LaRosa in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Eye tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Eye controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
LaRosa uses her strength to keep LaRosa at a disadvantage
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Eye launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Eye is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Jessica Eye down and prevents her attempts to escape
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa suddenly holds Jessica Eye's arm and tries an armbar!
Eye can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
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.
Eye seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Eye grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Jessica Eye is unable to take her down
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye rolls her over and takes her back!
Eye is in rear mount over LaRosa
Eye tries to get a hook in!
LaRosa rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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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Eye moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jessica Eye has found an opening in the defense of LaRosa, launching a big hook
Tara LaRosa steps backwards and avoids that hook!
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Eye!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Eye!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Eye against the cage
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Eye postures up and launches another series of punches!
LaRosa pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Jessica Eye's offensive.
Eye misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Eye may be in trouble!
Eye has a small cut in her Right eye
Jessica Eye launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Eye from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Jessica Eye to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye 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 Eye with one hook in
Eye 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 Eye with one hook in
Eye has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Jessica Eye uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jessica Eye. 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Eye pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
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 Eye
Tara LaRosa pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Eye open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Eye won't allow her to take this position easily.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for LaRosa, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Eye throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Tara LaRosa and Eye engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa leads with a punch
Jessica Eye evades but whiffs with a counter.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa tries to grapple
She puts Eye in a double underhook!
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Eye embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Eye pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye is launching some bone breaking punches to LaRosa's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tara LaRosa's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Eye who put distance between them
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Eye!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put LaRosa in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa sits over her knees and pushes away Eye's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Jessica Eye takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Eye 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.
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Eye is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Eye stops that one with her ribs!
Jessica Eye and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Jessica Eye. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Eye covers herself well
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Eye looks to counter!
Eye attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Eye quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye doesn't want to engage and backpedals
LaRosa throws a hook
She fails to land it.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Eye to fight back!
Jessica Eye tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Eye seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
LaRosa leans and gets Jessica Eye's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jessica Eye breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Jessica Eye looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Eye tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
LaRosa is holding Jessica Eye's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Eye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Eye is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa has a small cut in her Left cheek
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Eye covers herself well
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Jessica Eye regains full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
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.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1009 s
Statistics: Jessica Eye
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1009 s
Even fight. No one really did too much of consequence. Neither embarrassed themselves, and neither embarrassed their opponent. Run of the mill fight, decision seemed fair, but could have literally gone wither way.
Ferocious staredown by Eye while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Eye wants nothing of that and pushes LaRosa.
Eye tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa is holding Jessica Eye's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Eye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Eye struggles in the ground trying to break LaRosa's control
LaRosa misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Jessica Eye's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is countered by Jessica Eye.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over LaRosa
Body shots by Jessica Eye
LaRosa covers up.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Eye struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Jessica Eye manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Jessica Eye in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Tara LaRosa has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Eye!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Eye
Eye 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 in rear mount over Eye
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Eye has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Eye manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa moves backwards and Jessica Eye is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Eye can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye tries to take Tara LaRosa to the ground from the clinch...
LaRosa shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
LaRosa catches an ankle and Eye is tripped to the mat!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
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 Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg...
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Eye 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 1:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put LaRosa in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Eye tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Eye controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
LaRosa uses her strength to keep LaRosa at a disadvantage
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Eye launches a few weak punches
LaRosa blocks them effectively.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Eye is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Jessica Eye down and prevents her attempts to escape
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa suddenly holds Jessica Eye's arm and tries an armbar!
Eye can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tara LaRosa!
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.
Eye seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Eye grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Jessica Eye is unable to take her down
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye rolls her over and takes her back!
Eye is in rear mount over LaRosa
Eye tries to get a hook in!
LaRosa rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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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Eye moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jessica Eye has found an opening in the defense of LaRosa, launching a big hook
Tara LaRosa steps backwards and avoids that hook!
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Eye!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Eye!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Eye against the cage
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Eye postures up and launches another series of punches!
LaRosa pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Jessica Eye's offensive.
Eye misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Eye may be in trouble!
Eye has a small cut in her Right eye
Jessica Eye launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Eye from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Jessica Eye to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Eye
Eye 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 Eye with one hook in
Eye 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 Eye with one hook in
Eye has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Jessica Eye uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jessica Eye. 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Eye with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Eye pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
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 Eye
Tara LaRosa pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Eye open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Eye won't allow her to take this position easily.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for LaRosa, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Eye launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Eye throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Tara LaRosa and Eye engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa leads with a punch
Jessica Eye evades but whiffs with a counter.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa tries to grapple
She puts Eye in a double underhook!
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Eye embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Eye pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye is launching some bone breaking punches to LaRosa's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tara LaRosa's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Eye who put distance between them
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Eye!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put LaRosa in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
LaRosa sits over her knees and pushes away Eye's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Jessica Eye takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Eye is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Eye 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.
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Eye is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Eye stops that one with her ribs!
Jessica Eye and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Jessica Eye. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Eye covers herself well
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Eye looks to counter!
Eye attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Eye quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye doesn't want to engage and backpedals
LaRosa throws a hook
She fails to land it.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Eye to fight back!
Jessica Eye tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Eye seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Eye tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
LaRosa leans and gets Jessica Eye's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over LaRosa
Jessica Eye hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jessica Eye breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Jessica Eye looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Eye tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
LaRosa is holding Jessica Eye's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Eye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Jessica Eye moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Eye's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Eye.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Jessica Eye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Eye 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 Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Eye is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa has a small cut in her Left cheek
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Eye covers herself well
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Jessica Eye's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Jessica Eye regains full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Eye
LaRosa is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
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.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1009 s
Statistics: Jessica Eye
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1009 s
Even fight. No one really did too much of consequence. Neither embarrassed themselves, and neither embarrassed their opponent. Run of the mill fight, decision seemed fair, but could have literally gone wither way.