Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2012 17:07:33 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa! Tara LaRosa! This is what the people are chanting here.
Meisha Tate looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Tara LaRosa looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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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Tate and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punch by Tara LaRosa
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tate launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is opening up on LaRosa and raining down combinations!
LaRosa's corner looks worried!
Meisha Tate launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off LaRosa's arms.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Meisha Tate looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over LaRosa
Meisha Tate tries to open LaRosa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Meisha Tate. LaRosa is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over LaRosa
Tate tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over LaRosa
Tate is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tate.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Meisha Tate 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 4:15 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate 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.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Meisha Tate uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Meisha Tate, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tate throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Brutal-looking high kick from Meisha Tate!
LaRosa dodges!
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
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 Tate
Stand up! This is what Tate's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Tate's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Meisha Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
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 Tate
Meisha Tate 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Tate stumble back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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.
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Tate
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Tara LaRosa pushes Tate's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Tate is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Tate and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
Tate's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tate is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Tara LaRosa forces Meisha Tate to open her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Crushing shot to LaRosa's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate 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 2:10 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate 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 Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tate with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Tate's left thigh
LaRosa steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
LaRosa has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Meisha Tate launches a knee while holding LaRosa's in a double underhooks...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
glances off LaRosa's arms.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags Tate.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but LaRosa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Meisha Tate's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Meisha Tate saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
LaRosa moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
A punch from Meisha Tate
whizzes past LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa throws a flurry of punches at Tate...
A lot of them are hitting Tate's face
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Tate control.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Punishing hold!
John McCarthy breaks Tara LaRosa's lock! This is over! Tate didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Armbar) at 2:03 Round 4
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/30 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
A decent performance by Meisha Tate today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
A highlight reel performance by LaRosa from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Meisha Tate looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Tara LaRosa looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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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Tate and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punch by Tara LaRosa
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Several good body shots
land on LaRosa.
LaRosa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tate launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
LaRosa is connecting with a few punches
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is opening up on LaRosa and raining down combinations!
LaRosa's corner looks worried!
Meisha Tate launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off LaRosa's arms.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Meisha Tate looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over LaRosa
Meisha Tate tries to open LaRosa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Meisha Tate. LaRosa is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over LaRosa
Tate tries to improve position.
LaRosa adjusts and closes her guard.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over LaRosa
Tate is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tate.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Meisha Tate 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 4:15 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate 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 Tate with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate 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.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Meisha Tate uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Meisha Tate, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tate throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Brutal-looking high kick from Meisha Tate!
LaRosa dodges!
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
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 Tate
Stand up! This is what Tate's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Tate's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Meisha Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
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 Tate
Meisha Tate 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Tate stumble back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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.
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Tate
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Tara LaRosa pushes Tate's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaRosa who is in full mount! Tate is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Tara LaRosa is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Tate and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
Tate's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tate is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
LaRosa dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull LaRosa into her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Tara LaRosa forces Meisha Tate to open her guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Crushing shot to LaRosa's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate 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 2:10 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tate tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate 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 Tate
LaRosa is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tate with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Tate's left thigh
LaRosa steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
LaRosa has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Meisha Tate launches a knee while holding LaRosa's in a double underhooks...
Tara LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
LaRosa pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
glances off LaRosa's arms.
LaRosa is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Tara LaRosa
tags Tate.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but LaRosa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Meisha Tate's mind is definitely in the fight, LaRosa just got nailed! Meisha Tate saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
LaRosa moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
A punch from Meisha Tate
whizzes past LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Tate
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa throws a flurry of punches at Tate...
A lot of them are hitting Tate's face
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Meisha Tate
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Tate control.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
LaRosa is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Punishing hold!
John McCarthy breaks Tara LaRosa's lock! This is over! Tate didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Armbar) at 2:03 Round 4
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/30 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
A decent performance by Meisha Tate today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
A highlight reel performance by LaRosa from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!