Post by The Sandmen on Jul 11, 2012 14:05:17 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa! Tara LaRosa! This is what the people are chanting here.
Tara LaRosa looks very relaxed.
Laura D'Auguste raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
D'Auguste is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
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 D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Laura D'Auguste in closed guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching LaRosa in the side of the head
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Laura D'Auguste.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Laura D'Auguste's ankle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Laura D'Auguste can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Laura D'Auguste fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that goes wide.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tara LaRosa!
D'Auguste ducks under...
Quick hook by Tara LaRosa
glances off D'Auguste's arms.
LaRosa is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
LaRosa misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Auguste showing excellent timing, blasts Tara LaRosa with a right hand.
Great hook by Laura D'Auguste! Tara LaRosa is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
D'Auguste is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa 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 D'Auguste's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
D'Auguste is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
LaRosa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tara LaRosa circles around D'Auguste
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
D'Auguste ducks under...
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa avoids a dangerous strike from D'Auguste
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
D'Auguste is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds LaRosa's thigh
D'Auguste pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Laura D'Auguste
glances off LaRosa's arms.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
Solid low kick from Tara LaRosa.
D'Auguste deflects it.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Laura D'Auguste tries to take advantage...
LaRosa launches a kick
but Laura D'Auguste avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
LaRosa's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
D'Auguste blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Laura D'Auguste and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
LaRosa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over D'Auguste
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 D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Laura D'Auguste
Solid shots!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 D'Auguste
D'Auguste has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with one hook in
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for D'Auguste.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for D'Auguste!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Laura D'Auguste's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for D'Auguste!
D'Auguste rolls on the ground and she is looking at the ceiling while Tara LaRosa's on her back but with only one hook in!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
D'Auguste grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Laura D'Auguste is unable to take her down
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises D'Auguste!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
D'Auguste is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Shovel hook by Laura D'Auguste
goes nowhere.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
D'Auguste looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
D'Auguste is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Nice punches from Tara LaRosa.
D'Auguste staggers backwards. LaRosa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nice punches from Laura D'Auguste.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
A left hook from LaRosa
falls short.
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
D'Auguste misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Laura D'Auguste stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste 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 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 Laura D'Auguste
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering D'Auguste even though they aren't hurting her.
D'Auguste has a small cut in her Left eye
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills D'Auguste manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
LaRosa is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
She surprises D'Auguste with a double overhooks!
LaRosa steps forward
Laura D'Auguste catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Laura D'Auguste's ankle
Tara LaRosa and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
D'Auguste moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
D'Auguste may be in trouble!
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
miss their mark.
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces D'Auguste to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Laura D'Auguste tries a hook to the body
but LaRosa manages to dodge it
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to grapple
She puts D'Auguste in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Laura D'Auguste embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaRosa who put distance between them
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
D'Auguste may be in trouble!
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags D'Auguste.
D'Auguste's face is beginning to swell
The ref is having the doctor check on that cut
She stops it!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by TKO (Cut) at 4:27 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 27/39 (69%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 20/40 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Pretty good back and forth fight. Until the end. When LaRosa took control and dominated. If this fight continued, D’ Auguste would have totally been KOed for legit. Kinda too bad they didn’t let it go just for a real finish. TKOs via Cuts are lame.
Tara LaRosa looks very relaxed.
Laura D'Auguste raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa looks to be in very good shape.
D'Auguste is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
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 D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Laura D'Auguste in closed guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to open up Tara LaRosa's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching LaRosa in the side of the head
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Laura D'Auguste.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
D'Auguste tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaRosa is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Laura D'Auguste's ankle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Laura D'Auguste can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Laura D'Auguste fires an unorthodox punch to LaRosa's torso
that goes wide.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tara LaRosa!
D'Auguste ducks under...
Quick hook by Tara LaRosa
glances off D'Auguste's arms.
LaRosa is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
LaRosa misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Auguste showing excellent timing, blasts Tara LaRosa with a right hand.
Great hook by Laura D'Auguste! Tara LaRosa is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
D'Auguste is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa 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 D'Auguste's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
D'Auguste is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
LaRosa climbs to her feet and is standing now.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tara LaRosa circles around D'Auguste
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
D'Auguste ducks under...
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa avoids a dangerous strike from D'Auguste
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
D'Auguste is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds LaRosa's thigh
D'Auguste pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Laura D'Auguste
glances off LaRosa's arms.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
Solid low kick from Tara LaRosa.
D'Auguste deflects it.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Laura D'Auguste tries to take advantage...
LaRosa launches a kick
but Laura D'Auguste avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over LaRosa
D'Auguste positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
LaRosa's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
D'Auguste blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Laura D'Auguste and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
LaRosa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over D'Auguste
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 D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Laura D'Auguste
Solid shots!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 D'Auguste
D'Auguste has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with one hook in
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for D'Auguste.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for D'Auguste!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Laura D'Auguste's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for D'Auguste!
D'Auguste rolls on the ground and she is looking at the ceiling while Tara LaRosa's on her back but with only one hook in!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
D'Auguste grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Laura D'Auguste is unable to take her down
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises D'Auguste!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
D'Auguste is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Shovel hook by Laura D'Auguste
goes nowhere.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
D'Auguste looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
D'Auguste is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Nice punches from Tara LaRosa.
D'Auguste staggers backwards. LaRosa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nice punches from Laura D'Auguste.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
A left hook from LaRosa
falls short.
LaRosa steps forward
D'Auguste feints.
D'Auguste misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by LaRosa followed by a hard jab
Laura D'Auguste stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste 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 3:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste 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 Laura D'Auguste
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering D'Auguste even though they aren't hurting her.
D'Auguste has a small cut in her Left eye
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills D'Auguste manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
LaRosa is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
She surprises D'Auguste with a double overhooks!
LaRosa steps forward
Laura D'Auguste catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Laura D'Auguste's ankle
Tara LaRosa and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
D'Auguste moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
D'Auguste may be in trouble!
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
miss their mark.
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces D'Auguste to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Laura D'Auguste tries a hook to the body
but LaRosa manages to dodge it
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to grapple
She puts D'Auguste in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Laura D'Auguste embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaRosa who put distance between them
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
D'Auguste may be in trouble!
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over D'Auguste
LaRosa sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags D'Auguste.
D'Auguste's face is beginning to swell
The ref is having the doctor check on that cut
She stops it!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by TKO (Cut) at 4:27 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 27/39 (69%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 20/40 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Pretty good back and forth fight. Until the end. When LaRosa took control and dominated. If this fight continued, D’ Auguste would have totally been KOed for legit. Kinda too bad they didn’t let it go just for a real finish. TKOs via Cuts are lame.