Post by The Sandmen on Apr 18, 2012 15:15:24 GMT -5
Nakai enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Rin Nakai is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Tara LaRosa glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Nakai and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
LaRosa and Nakai circle around the center of the cage.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaRosa steps forward
Nakai feints.
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
glances off LaRosa's arms.
LaRosa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai pushes LaRosa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
LaRosa wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
LaRosa leans and gets Rin Nakai's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rin Nakai breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Nakai stumble back!
Nakai has a small cut in her Nose
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nakai! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Tara LaRosa hovers above Nakai
Good punches to Nakai's body.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai 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 Nakai.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nakai!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Rin Nakai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nakai, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Nakai's left thigh
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Nakai throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tara LaRosa
Blocked by LaRosa.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nakai blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Nakai tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills LaRosa manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
0:58 Round 2 and LaRosa is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Nakai!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai hovers above LaRosa
Good punches to LaRosa's body.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over LaRosa
Stand up! This is what Nakai's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
LaRosa has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
Nakai blocks those punches
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Good looking punches from Rin Nakai on the ground
deflected by LaRosa.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Rin Nakai down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
LaRosa rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai 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 Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai 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 Nakai with one hook in
Nakai has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Nakai is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nakai locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nakai is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Tara LaRosa and moves to half guard
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to open LaRosa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rin Nakai. LaRosa is unable to cover herself now!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai sits over her knees and pushes away LaRosa's leg!
LaRosa closes her legs around Rin Nakai's leg. Nakai is not able to move away now!
Nakai misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Nakai tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
LaRosa blocks that. She made it look easy!
Nakai steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nakai leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nakai has a small cut in her Mouth
LaRosa pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Nakai is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Nakai moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Tara LaRosa launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Nakai moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tara LaRosa checks the kick.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Rin Nakai pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Nakai!
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa goes to the body...
She punishes Nakai's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nakai 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 Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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 half guard over Nakai
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
LaRosa shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Rin Nakai in closed guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Tara LaRosa regains full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
That hit Nakai who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nakai's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Rin Nakai jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Rin Nakai runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rin Nakai
are bothering her opponent.
Shovel hook by Rin Nakai
goes nowhere.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai creates enough space to control Tara LaRosa's leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Nakai measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tara LaRosa! She is reversed and nor Rin Nakai is on half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rin Nakai!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
Nakai blocks those punches
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
LaRosa misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Nakai, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Rin Nakai. This man can sell the PPV all on her own.
Dominating performance by LaRosa who took her best game against Rin Nakai.
What a fight! I love my job!
Rin Nakai is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Tara LaRosa glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Nakai and LaRosa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
LaRosa and Nakai circle around the center of the cage.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaRosa steps forward
Nakai feints.
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
glances off LaRosa's arms.
LaRosa shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai pushes LaRosa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
LaRosa wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
LaRosa leans and gets Rin Nakai's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rin Nakai breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Nakai stumble back!
Nakai has a small cut in her Nose
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nakai! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Tara LaRosa hovers above Nakai
Good punches to Nakai's body.
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai 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 Nakai.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nakai!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Rin Nakai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
LaRosa is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Nakai, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaRosa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Nakai's left thigh
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Nakai throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tara LaRosa
Blocked by LaRosa.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nakai blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Nakai tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills LaRosa manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
0:58 Round 2 and LaRosa is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Nakai!
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai hovers above LaRosa
Good punches to LaRosa's body.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over LaRosa
Stand up! This is what Nakai's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
LaRosa has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
Nakai blocks those punches
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Good looking punches from Rin Nakai on the ground
deflected by LaRosa.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass LaRosa's guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Rin Nakai down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
LaRosa rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai 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 Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai 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 Nakai with one hook in
Nakai has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Nakai is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nakai locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tara LaRosa unil she can pull her arm free! LaRosa lost her dominant position.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nakai is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Tara LaRosa and moves to half guard
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to open LaRosa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rin Nakai. LaRosa is unable to cover herself now!
LaRosa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai sits over her knees and pushes away LaRosa's leg!
LaRosa closes her legs around Rin Nakai's leg. Nakai is not able to move away now!
Nakai misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Nakai tries to stand up!
LaRosa doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
LaRosa blocks that. She made it look easy!
Nakai steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nakai leads with a punch
Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nakai has a small cut in her Mouth
LaRosa pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Nakai is on the receiving end of a great combo by LaRosa.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Nakai moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Tara LaRosa moves aside looking for a counter...
Tara LaRosa launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Tara LaRosa runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Nakai moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tara LaRosa checks the kick.
LaRosa moves forward looking for some action
Tara LaRosa shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Rin Nakai pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
surprises Nakai!
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa goes to the body...
She punishes Nakai's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from LaRosa
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nakai 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 Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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 half guard over Nakai
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
LaRosa shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
LaRosa tries to move to full mount
LaRosa succeeds
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaRosa's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
LaRosa put Rin Nakai in closed guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Tara LaRosa regains full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
That hit Nakai who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nakai's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Rin Nakai jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Rin Nakai runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rin Nakai
are bothering her opponent.
Shovel hook by Rin Nakai
goes nowhere.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Nakai is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai creates enough space to control Tara LaRosa's leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Nakai
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Nakai measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Nakai
LaRosa tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tara LaRosa! She is reversed and nor Rin Nakai is on half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai hovers above LaRosa
Tara LaRosa stops her from throwing strikes.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rin Nakai!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over LaRosa
Rin Nakai tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Nakai's ribs.
Nakai blocks those punches
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
LaRosa misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Nakai, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Rin Nakai. This man can sell the PPV all on her own.
Dominating performance by LaRosa who took her best game against Rin Nakai.
What a fight! I love my job!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!