Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2012 15:18:30 GMT -5
Carano enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Gina Carano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ferocious staredown by LaRosa while Herb Dean recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
Gina Carano has fight Tara LaRosa 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Gina Carano today.
Gina Carano comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gina Carano and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Carano
falls short.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa is measuring Carano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Gina Carano down... Carano stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
Gina Carano dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Shovel hook by Gina Carano
tags LaRosa.
Gina Carano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carano into her guard.
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gina Carano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gina Carano is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Gina Carano in closed guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Gina Carano!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Gina Carano
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Gina Carano creates enough space to control Tara LaRosa's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering her!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano 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 side mount over Gina Carano
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Gina Carano moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Gina Carano
surprises LaRosa!
Quick hook by Gina Carano
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Carano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
Carano measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Gina Carano jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
Carano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 2
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Carano launches a kick
LaRosa checks it and keeps distance.
LaRosa misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Gina Carano.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Carano wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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 Carano
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
0:40 Round 2 and Carano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
Carano 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 open guard over Carano
Carano works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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.
Carano moves forward looking for some action
Gina Carano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Carano and Tara LaRosa are cliched up against the cage. Carano steps for a throw
LaRosa stays on her feet
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Carano!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gina Carano can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carano decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Superb haymaker by Carano
that lands on LaRosa's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Carano moves backwards and circles around Tara LaRosa.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Tara LaRosa brings Gina Carano down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
Tara LaRosa any adventage in the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gina Carano holds Tara LaRosa and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Carano drills Tara LaRosa's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
LaRosa's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Gina Carano rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa 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 LaRosa 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 LaRosa.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
Carano has one of her arm over Tara LaRosa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
LaRosa adopts the turtle defense and Carano is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate LaRosa, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
LaRosa is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
LaRosa 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 LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa 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.
LaRosa misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carano fires a barrage of punches at LaRosa's head!
This is bad! Carano is just pounding on Tara LaRosa's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
LaRosa's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate LaRosa, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Carano is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Gina Carano leans forwards and tries to grapple with LaRosa
Carano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano slightly pushes LaRosa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tara LaRosa seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Gina Carano!
A right hand from Gina Carano
makes LaRosa stumble back!
LaRosa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
A solid combination from Gina Carano
connects with LaRosa.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Gina Carano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Tara LaRosa slightly pushes Carano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carano is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Carano uses her strength to keep Carano at a disadvantage
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano aggressively and repeatedly punches LaRosa.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Herb Dean is asking LaRosa to defend herself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for LaRosa.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
Winner is Gina Carano by TKO (GnP) at 2:59 Round 3
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/27 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Gina Carano defends the Women’s title!
The terrifying thing about the women’s fights is they all start with so little health. All it takes is a GOOD 2-3 combos, and they can be OUT. Carano took a bit of damage at the beginning, but nothing title-threatening. In the second round, she had LaRosa almost finished, but LaRosa would not die. I was having terror-flashbacks of the Kaufman-Carano fight, where al Kaufman needed to do was pinch Carano to win the fight and Carano came back and finished the fight. Scary stuff. But after a valliant effort by LaRosa, Gina still manages to hang onto the belt. Who can beat this woman?!
Gina Carano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ferocious staredown by LaRosa while Herb Dean recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
Gina Carano has fight Tara LaRosa 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Gina Carano today.
Gina Carano comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gina Carano and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Carano
falls short.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa is measuring Carano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Gina Carano down... Carano stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
Gina Carano dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Shovel hook by Gina Carano
tags LaRosa.
Gina Carano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Carano into her guard.
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gina Carano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gina Carano is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Gina Carano in closed guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Gina Carano!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Gina Carano
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Gina Carano creates enough space to control Tara LaRosa's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering her!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano 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 side mount over Gina Carano
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Carano
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Gina Carano moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Gina Carano
surprises LaRosa!
Quick hook by Gina Carano
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Carano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
Carano measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Gina Carano jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
Carano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over LaRosa
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 2
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Carano launches a kick
LaRosa checks it and keeps distance.
LaRosa misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Gina Carano.
LaRosa staggers backwards. Carano wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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 Carano
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
0:40 Round 2 and Carano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gina Carano launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
Carano 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 open guard over Carano
Carano works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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.
Carano moves forward looking for some action
Gina Carano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Carano and Tara LaRosa are cliched up against the cage. Carano steps for a throw
LaRosa stays on her feet
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Carano!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gina Carano can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Carano decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Superb haymaker by Carano
that lands on LaRosa's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Carano moves backwards and circles around Tara LaRosa.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Tara LaRosa brings Gina Carano down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
Tara LaRosa any adventage in the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Carano
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gina Carano holds Tara LaRosa and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
LaRosa is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Carano drills Tara LaRosa's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
LaRosa's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Gina Carano rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa 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 LaRosa 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 LaRosa.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Carano doesn't allow her!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
Carano has one of her arm over Tara LaRosa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
LaRosa adopts the turtle defense and Carano is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate LaRosa, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
LaRosa is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for LaRosa!
LaRosa 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 LaRosa with two hooks in
LaRosa 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.
LaRosa misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carano fires a barrage of punches at LaRosa's head!
This is bad! Carano is just pounding on Tara LaRosa's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
LaRosa's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
Carano is in rear mount over LaRosa with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate LaRosa, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Carano is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Gina Carano leans forwards and tries to grapple with LaRosa
Carano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
That punishment by Gina Carano has left LaRosa staggered! Gina Carano should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano slightly pushes LaRosa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tara LaRosa seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Gina Carano!
A right hand from Gina Carano
makes LaRosa stumble back!
LaRosa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
A solid combination from Gina Carano
connects with LaRosa.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Gina Carano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Tara LaRosa slightly pushes Carano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Carano is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Carano uses her strength to keep Carano at a disadvantage
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
Gina Carano is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gina Carano aggressively and repeatedly punches LaRosa.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Herb Dean is asking LaRosa to defend herself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for LaRosa.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
Winner is Gina Carano by TKO (GnP) at 2:59 Round 3
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/27 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Gina Carano defends the Women’s title!
The terrifying thing about the women’s fights is they all start with so little health. All it takes is a GOOD 2-3 combos, and they can be OUT. Carano took a bit of damage at the beginning, but nothing title-threatening. In the second round, she had LaRosa almost finished, but LaRosa would not die. I was having terror-flashbacks of the Kaufman-Carano fight, where al Kaufman needed to do was pinch Carano to win the fight and Carano came back and finished the fight. Scary stuff. But after a valliant effort by LaRosa, Gina still manages to hang onto the belt. Who can beat this woman?!