Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 8:58:29 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Albu while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Tara LaRosa glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Albu moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to LaRosa's thigh!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alexandra Albu moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Albu and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
1:10 Round 1 and LaRosa is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over LaRosa
Albu looks to be in very good shape.
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexandra Albu fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Albu tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
LaRosa is able to break the lock.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa sits up and gets an arm around Albu's neck!
Albu pushes Tara LaRosa back to 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.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaRosa's chin
LaRosa's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
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 Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Alexandra Albu can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Alexandra Albu takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa storms over Albu with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alexandra Albu blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Albu from the side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Tara LaRosa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Albu misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Albu's guard.
Albu fights back with her feet, forcing LaRosa to try something else.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Albu open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Stand up! This is what LaRosa's cornermen are shouting. Alexandra Albu is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa wants to finish her opponent on the ground
LaRosa drills Alexandra Albu's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Albu is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Albu moves back and takes a deep breath.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Incredible high kick!
LaRosa deflects and sidesteps.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Albu blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexandra Albu's cheek! Albu stumbles and the falls to the mat!
LaRosa is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Alexandra Albu launches an up-kick intended for Tara LaRosa's head...
It lands flush with Tara LaRosa's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
LaRosa is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
LaRosa moves backwards and gestures for Alexandra Albu to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Alexandra Albu 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 Alexandra Albu
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Albu trying to keep the fight at striking range
Albu stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:40 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 Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu tries to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexandra Albu, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Alexandra Albu and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa leans back...
She clobbers Alexandra Albu's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexandra Albu blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexandra Albu work her BJJ game.
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Tara LaRosa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Tara LaRosa, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over LaRosa
Albu is in open guard over LaRosa... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
LaRosa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexandra Albu cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexandra Albu, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
LaRosa launches a furious low kick!
Alexandra Albu blocks
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Albu moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Tara LaRosa
glances off Albu's arms.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Tara LaRosa blocks
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa has found an opening in the defense of Albu, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Albu's ribs.
Tara LaRosa and Albu engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexandra Albu is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left cheek
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexandra Albu!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
LaRosa jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Tara LaRosa pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Alexandra Albu down... Albu stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Albu's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Alexandra Albu to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Albu is with her back on the ground now.
Albu's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Albu holds Tara LaRosa's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tara LaRosa realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Alexandra Albu sits high on Tara LaRosa's chest and pulls her leg underneath LaRosa's head. There's the triangle attempt!
LaRosa tries to roll out. She's too quick for Alexandra Albu and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Albu and it cost her top position.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa has seen better days.
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Albu open guard now
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over LaRosa
Alexandra Albu isolates Tara LaRosa's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tara LaRosa manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Alexandra Albu lost her dominant position.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Albu
LaRosa moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Albu tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Alexandra Albu, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Alexandra Albu saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! LaRosa is going to have a headache after this one.
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
LaRosa is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa leans back...
She clobbers Alexandra Albu's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa launches a barrage of elbows over Albu's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Albu doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Tara LaRosa storms over Albu with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alexandra Albu blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
LaRosa catch Alexandra Albu's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexandra Albu holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexandra Albu 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 3:45 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
Albu measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Albu
LaRosa is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
LaRosa struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Albu fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa hold her own hand and breaks Albu's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexandra Albu.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Tara LaRosa, but it's close.
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Round 5
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LaRosa moves to shoot
but Alexandra Albu delivers a knee that wrecks her!
LaRosa is out! LaRosa is out! Alexandra Albu has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Alexandra Albu by KO (Knee) at 0:21 Round 5
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/48 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 773 s
Both fighters were very healthy when this happened, despite doing damage previously in the fight. So even though lots of damage was done before hand, this is still a flash KO, since LaRosa had pretty much a full health bar when she died.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!