Post by The Sandmen on Feb 29, 2012 19:35:20 GMT -5
Ronda Rousey looks calm but knows her has a tough fight coming up.
Tara LaRosa looks at the ground while her does her calming exercises. Her knows her can not fail this night.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Ronda Rousey and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rousey decides to launch some tentative punches
Ronda Rousey takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rousey leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as her sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rousey is covering himself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Rousey clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If her succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey 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 Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey 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 Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
LaRosa uses her strength to keep LaRosa at a disadvantage
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rousey's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Rousey.
Crushing shot to Rousey's body! Her's holding her side
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronda Rousey didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa pushes Rousey's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Rousey is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rousey grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Ronda Rousey is unable to take her down
Rousey moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey shows some wrestling skills as her put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Ronda Rousey down... Rousey stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rousey's jaw!
Ronda Rousey pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
LaRosa doesn't let Rousey get in on her legs.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's ribs
Rousey ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey 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 Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey 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 Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and her struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If her succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! Her is working on a desperate Rousey, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rousey's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Rousey struggles to free himself
Rousey manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over LaRosa
Rousey tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Ronda Rousey with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Ronda Rousey is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
LaRosa is standing while Rousey is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Rousey's guard.
Rousey didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as her works on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. Her is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... Her seems tired.
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's abdomen
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. Her tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Rousey control.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rousey! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Ronda Rousey is measuring LaRosa with her jab.
LaRosa isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rousey may be in trouble!
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
LaRosa has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ronda Rousey pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Mouth
Tara LaRosa was tooling Ronda Rousey for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ronda Rousey lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rousey and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Ronda Rousey's ankle
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun Rousey.
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as her lands a few blows.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Her hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but her manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Ronda Rousey back to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
Her moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. Her has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her advantageous position and her struggles to maintain the full mount.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Rousey to tap! This is over!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (armbar) at 3:56 Round 3
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Nice effort tonight from Ronda Rousey who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Dominating performance by LaRosa who took her best game against Ronda Rousey.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Tara LaRosa looks at the ground while her does her calming exercises. Her knows her can not fail this night.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Ronda Rousey and Tara LaRosa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rousey decides to launch some tentative punches
Ronda Rousey takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rousey leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as her sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rousey is covering himself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Rousey clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If her succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey 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 Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Rousey!
Rousey 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 Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
LaRosa uses her strength to keep LaRosa at a disadvantage
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rousey's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Rousey.
Crushing shot to Rousey's body! Her's holding her side
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronda Rousey didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa pushes Rousey's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Rousey is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rousey grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaRosa struggles... Ronda Rousey is unable to take her down
Rousey moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey shows some wrestling skills as her put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
The fighters are clinching.
LaRosa tries to take Ronda Rousey down... Rousey stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rousey's jaw!
Ronda Rousey pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
LaRosa doesn't let Rousey get in on her legs.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's ribs
Rousey ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey 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 Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey 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 Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and her struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If her succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! Her is working on a desperate Rousey, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
LaRosa tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Rousey's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Rousey struggles to free himself
Rousey manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over LaRosa
Rousey tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa showing excellent timing, blasts Ronda Rousey with a right hand.
Great hook by Tara LaRosa! Ronda Rousey is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
LaRosa is standing while Rousey is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Rousey's guard.
Rousey didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as her works on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaRosa looks to work from half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. Her is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... Her seems tired.
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Tara LaRosa positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's abdomen
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. Her tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Rousey control.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Rousey
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rousey! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Ronda Rousey is measuring LaRosa with her jab.
LaRosa isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rousey may be in trouble!
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
LaRosa has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ronda Rousey pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa doesn't want to break the clinch as her still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Mouth
Tara LaRosa was tooling Ronda Rousey for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ronda Rousey lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rousey and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Ronda Rousey's ankle
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Tara LaRosa
that stun Rousey.
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as her lands a few blows.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Her hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but her manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Rousey
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
LaRosa struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey sits up and gets an arm around LaRosa's neck!
LaRosa pushes Ronda Rousey back to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Rousey
LaRosa tries to free her leg...
Her moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. Her has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her advantageous position and her struggles to maintain the full mount.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Rousey to tap! This is over!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (armbar) at 3:56 Round 3
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 550 s
Nice effort tonight from Ronda Rousey who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Dominating performance by LaRosa who took her best game against Ronda Rousey.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!