Post by The Sandmen on Jul 30, 2012 16:54:50 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sara McMann 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
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaRosa
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
LaRosa's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
McMann is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 McMann
McMann has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
McMann locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
McMann is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McMann struggles and frees her leg!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering McMann even though they aren't hurting her.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun McMann.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tara LaRosa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Tara LaRosa.
McMann winces a bit.
Tara LaRosa and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
McMann hyper-extended her leg
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punches from Tara LaRosa.
McMann staggers backwards. LaRosa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
McMann has a small cut in her Right cheek
McMann steps forward
Tara LaRosa catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
LaRosa blocks in time.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates Sara McMann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann struggles to free herself
Sara McMann is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate McMann, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal 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 3
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Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
LaRosa is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa creates space and allows Sara McMann to stand up.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
McMann pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tara LaRosa was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tara LaRosa has punished McMann very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Some big punches are landing!
Josh Rosenthal 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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LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
McMann Hyper-extended her arm
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with McMann.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
Tara LaRosa and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks McMann's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
LaRosa is getting frustrated here.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa has punished McMann very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Sara McMann's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Sara McMann can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:46 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 40/50 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 713 s
This whole fight was Tara just ruining McMann. Both came in with beefy win streaks, so this should have been a better fight. But yeah, no. Tara, Tara, Tara.
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sara McMann 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
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaRosa
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries to escape from the closed guard
LaRosa succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
LaRosa's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
McMann is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 McMann
McMann has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
McMann locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaRosa
McMann is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McMann struggles and frees her leg!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering McMann even though they aren't hurting her.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun McMann.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tara LaRosa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Tara LaRosa.
McMann winces a bit.
Tara LaRosa and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
McMann hyper-extended her leg
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice punches from Tara LaRosa.
McMann staggers backwards. LaRosa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
McMann has a small cut in her Right cheek
McMann steps forward
Tara LaRosa catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
LaRosa blocks in time.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates Sara McMann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann struggles to free herself
Sara McMann is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate McMann, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal 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 3
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Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
LaRosa is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
LaRosa is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa creates space and allows Sara McMann to stand up.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
McMann pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tara LaRosa was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
LaRosa and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tara LaRosa has punished McMann very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Some big punches are landing!
Josh Rosenthal 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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LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
McMann Hyper-extended her arm
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with McMann.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
Tara LaRosa and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks McMann's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
LaRosa is getting frustrated here.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and LaRosa is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa has punished McMann very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaRosa tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaRosa's is smart enough to counter her.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Sara McMann's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Sara McMann can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:46 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 40/50 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 713 s
This whole fight was Tara just ruining McMann. Both came in with beefy win streaks, so this should have been a better fight. But yeah, no. Tara, Tara, Tara.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!