Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2013 17:40:26 GMT -5
Gina Carano looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Ronda Rousey 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
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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Carano and Rousey move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Pulverizing punch to Rousey's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rousey has a small cut in her Left eye
Carano decides to launch some tentative punches
Rousey launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Carano with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rousey is holding Gina Carano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to show some ground skills
Gina Carano put Rousey in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Carano
Rousey tries to open up Gina Carano's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Carano in the side of the head
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Carano
Rousey looks to be in very good shape.
Ronda Rousey tries to free her leg...
Carano rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rousey has a small cut in her Forehead
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Forehead
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano looks to pass to mount...
Carano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Gina Carano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano looks to pass to mount...
Carano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Carano knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Gina Carano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gina Carano looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rousey's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Terrible one sided match... Rousey was not ready to fight a fighter of Gina Carano caliber.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
Carano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Rousey control.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Gina Carano on the ground
They could take their toll on Rousey.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Gina Carano who is trying to get one hook in!
Gina Carano has one hook in!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Ronda Rousey continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Rousey is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carano tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carano's is smart enough to counter her.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey doesn't stop bleeding.
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Carano has one of her arm over Ronda Rousey's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey adopts the turtle defense and Carano is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Rousey can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rousey tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gina Carano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Gina Carano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ronda Rousey embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Carano who put distance between them
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Carano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Ronda Rousey is a bloody mess!
Carano feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rousey's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a laceration on Ronda Rousey's Eye
Winner is Gina Carano by TKO (Cut) at 0:20 Round 2
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Oooo. So Gina won by getting her offense off first, and by keeping Rousey in positions where she could not get the takedowns, submissions, or GnP. Though the fight was technically a cut stoppage, I think Rousey was on her way out when it was stopped.
Man, even at the elite levels, there isn’t a lot of consistency in the women’s division.
Ronda Rousey 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
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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Carano and Rousey move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Pulverizing punch to Rousey's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rousey has a small cut in her Left eye
Carano decides to launch some tentative punches
Rousey launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Carano with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rousey is holding Gina Carano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to show some ground skills
Gina Carano put Rousey in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Carano
Rousey tries to open up Gina Carano's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Carano in the side of the head
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Carano
Rousey looks to be in very good shape.
Ronda Rousey tries to free her leg...
Carano rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rousey has a small cut in her Forehead
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Forehead
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano looks to pass to mount...
Carano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Gina Carano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano looks to pass to mount...
Carano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Carano knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Gina Carano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gina Carano looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Rousey's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Terrible one sided match... Rousey was not ready to fight a fighter of Gina Carano caliber.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
Carano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Rousey control.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Gina Carano on the ground
They could take their toll on Rousey.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Gina Carano who is trying to get one hook in!
Gina Carano has one hook in!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Ronda Rousey continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Rousey is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carano tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carano's is smart enough to counter her.
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey doesn't stop bleeding.
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Carano has one of her arm over Ronda Rousey's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey adopts the turtle defense and Carano is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Carano is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Rousey can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rousey tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gina Carano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Gina Carano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ronda Rousey embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Carano who put distance between them
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Carano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Ronda Rousey is a bloody mess!
Carano feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rousey's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a laceration on Ronda Rousey's Eye
Winner is Gina Carano by TKO (Cut) at 0:20 Round 2
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Oooo. So Gina won by getting her offense off first, and by keeping Rousey in positions where she could not get the takedowns, submissions, or GnP. Though the fight was technically a cut stoppage, I think Rousey was on her way out when it was stopped.
Man, even at the elite levels, there isn’t a lot of consistency in the women’s division.