Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2019 10:16:12 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Curran while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Tara LaRosa looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Kailin Curran and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Not a desiderable position that Curran is in now. Tara LaRosa is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags Curran.
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Curran's jaw!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Curran's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Curran's abdomen
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Curran breaks the lock showing some skills...
LaRosa misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering her!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Kailin Curran looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in open guard over LaRosa
Curran tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Kailin Curran a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa sits up and gets an arm around Curran's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Kailin Curran lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Tara LaRosa doesn't break the lock and Kailin Curran is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That Guillotine from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curran pushes Tara LaRosa back to the ground.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Curran struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa isolates Kailin Curran's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kailin Curran is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Kailin Curran looks to counter!
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Curran's being punished here!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
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 Curran
Tara LaRosa pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Curran put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Curran moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tara LaRosa and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kailin Curran is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kailin Curran and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
Curran backpedals and creates space. Tara LaRosa is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa swings...
hard impact to Curran's face!
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Chin
Curran looks to be in very good shape.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Curran holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Curran's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Kailin Curran looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kailin Curran moves forward and launches a low kick.
LaRosa blocks that.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kailin Curran shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Curran into her guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Kailin Curran tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tara LaRosa
Blocked by LaRosa.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa sits up and gets an arm around Curran's neck!
Curran pushes Tara LaRosa back to the ground.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran 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.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That Kimura from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Curran blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Curran tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Kailin Curran a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Curran's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kailin Curran to fight back!
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa paws at Curran.
Curran swings ineffectively.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Kailin Curran with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Kailin Curran is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Curran tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Kailin Curran 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 LaRosa's moves.
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Curran tries to hit Tara LaRosa with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. LaRosa steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Curran's guard.
Curran didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Curran now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Kailin Curran's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Curran open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Curran's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Kailin Curran's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa moves backwards and Kailin Curran is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
LaRosa blocks that. It was easy!
Curran launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Curran's jaw!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Curran!
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Deep breaths from Kailin Curran who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Curran breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran 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.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Curran rolls and she's now on half guard over Tara LaRosa. Nice reversal.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Curran launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Curran tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Curran is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa has given her back to Kailin Curran who is trying to get one hook in!
LaRosa struggles in the ground trying to break Curran's control
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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
LaRosa is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Curran won't allow her to take this position easily.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Kailin Curran sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Kailin Curran is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Curran is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Kailin Curran is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Curran in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Mario Yamasaki 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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Curran launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Curran launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid kick to the leg from Tara LaRosa
that visibly pains Curran.
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Kailin Curran jumps back and jabs
Curran seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran circles around LaRosa
A punch from Kailin Curran
whizzes past LaRosa.
Curran studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kailin Curran and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to open up Kailin Curran's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Curran in the side of the head
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Curran is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Curran's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Chin
LaRosa is in rear mount over Curran
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Kailin Curran's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kailin Curran pulls down on Tara LaRosa's hand and staves off danger
Curran tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Curran has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Curran control.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Curran
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Curran struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Curran struggles to free herself
LaRosa secures the lock while Kailin Curran refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (RNC) at 2:21 Round 5
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 15/35 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/19 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 859 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 32/46 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Not even sure how Curran made it this far. Jeepsis Cripes.
Tara LaRosa looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Kailin Curran and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Not a desiderable position that Curran is in now. Tara LaRosa is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags Curran.
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
As the fight continues it seems that Tara LaRosa is taking the best of the fight.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Curran's jaw!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Curran's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Curran's abdomen
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Curran breaks the lock showing some skills...
LaRosa misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) is cheering her!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Kailin Curran looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in open guard over LaRosa
Curran tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Kailin Curran a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa sits up and gets an arm around Curran's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Kailin Curran lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Tara LaRosa doesn't break the lock and Kailin Curran is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That Guillotine from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curran pushes Tara LaRosa back to the ground.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Curran struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa isolates Kailin Curran's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kailin Curran is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Kailin Curran looks to counter!
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Curran's being punished here!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
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 Curran
Tara LaRosa pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Curran put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Curran moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tara LaRosa and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kailin Curran is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kailin Curran and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
Curran backpedals and creates space. Tara LaRosa is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa swings...
hard impact to Curran's face!
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Chin
Curran looks to be in very good shape.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Curran holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Curran's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
Kailin Curran looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kailin Curran moves forward and launches a low kick.
LaRosa blocks that.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kailin Curran shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Curran into her guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Kailin Curran tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tara LaRosa
Blocked by LaRosa.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa sits up and gets an arm around Curran's neck!
Curran pushes Tara LaRosa back to the ground.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran 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.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That Kimura from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Curran blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Curran tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and shows Kailin Curran a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
LaRosa uses her forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Curran's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Kailin Curran to fight back!
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa paws at Curran.
Curran swings ineffectively.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Kailin Curran with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Kailin Curran is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Curran tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Kailin Curran 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 LaRosa's moves.
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Curran tries to hit Tara LaRosa with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. LaRosa steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
LaRosa is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Curran's guard.
Curran didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Curran now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Kailin Curran's guard...
Tara LaRosa is in Curran open guard now
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa fires a barrage of punches at Curran's head!
This is bad! LaRosa is just pounding on Kailin Curran's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa moves backwards and Kailin Curran is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
LaRosa blocks that. It was easy!
Curran launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Curran's jaw!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Curran!
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Deep breaths from Kailin Curran who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Curran breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran 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.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Curran rolls and she's now on half guard over Tara LaRosa. Nice reversal.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Curran launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Curran tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Curran is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa has given her back to Kailin Curran who is trying to get one hook in!
LaRosa struggles in the ground trying to break Curran's control
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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
LaRosa is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Curran won't allow her to take this position easily.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Kailin Curran sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Kailin Curran is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting LaRosa's ribs.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
Curran is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa moves to better her position on the ground...
Tara LaRosa viciously slams hammer blows to Curran's face!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Curran
LaRosa is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Kailin Curran is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Tara LaRosa put Curran in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over LaRosa
Curran is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Mario Yamasaki 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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Curran launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Curran launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid kick to the leg from Tara LaRosa
that visibly pains Curran.
Brilliant combination from Tara LaRosa
that forces Curran to try and defend better.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Kailin Curran jumps back and jabs
Curran seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran circles around LaRosa
A punch from Kailin Curran
whizzes past LaRosa.
Curran studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kailin Curran and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Curran
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
LaRosa tries to open up Kailin Curran's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Curran in the side of the head
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Curran
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Tara LaRosa caliber.
LaRosa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Curran is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Curran's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Chin
LaRosa is in rear mount over Curran
Tara LaRosa slides her arm under Kailin Curran's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kailin Curran pulls down on Tara LaRosa's hand and staves off danger
Curran tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Curran has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Curran control.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Curran
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Curran struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Curran struggles to free herself
LaRosa secures the lock while Kailin Curran refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (RNC) at 2:21 Round 5
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 15/35 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/19 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 859 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 32/46 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 30/38 (79%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 815 s
Not even sure how Curran made it this far. Jeepsis Cripes.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!