Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2014 19:13:42 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Naho Sugiyama 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tara LaRosa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sugiyama has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Every time Tara LaRosa attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sugiyama's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like LaRosa
Body shots by Tara LaRosa
Solid blows to Sugiyama's abdomen.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sugiyama goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Naho Sugiyama, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama looks to be in very good shape.
A high kick from Naho Sugiyama
misses badly. Sugiyama slips and falls!
LaRosa is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Naho Sugiyama and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sugiyama struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
LaRosa misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Sugiyama rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa pushes Sugiyama's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sugiyama wraps her legs while she holds Tara LaRosa's head... Tight guard!
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to close the guard.
Sugiyama put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) is cheering her!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 2
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Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa won't budge, forcing Sugiyama to pull guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Sugiyama's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sugiyama holds Tara LaRosa's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Naho Sugiyama looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Naho Sugiyama's punches
LaRosa measures the resilience of Sugiyama's chin with an uppercut while Sugiyama lands some great crosses.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sugiyama is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Sugiyama
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sugiyama 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.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice low kick from Sugiyama
but Tara LaRosa stops it.
LaRosa is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Naho Sugiyama didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa pushes Naho Sugiyama against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Sugiyama doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sugiyama is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Sugiyama clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Sugiyama control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Naho Sugiyama and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates Naho Sugiyama's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
LaRosa secures the lock while Naho Sugiyama refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 603 s
It was almost like LaRosa didn;t take this fight seriously, until Naho started fighting back a bit. Even then, it felt like she was just doing enough to dominate, but not putting forth her best. It was weird.
Naho Sugiyama 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tara LaRosa is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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LaRosa and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sugiyama has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Every time Tara LaRosa attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sugiyama's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like LaRosa
Body shots by Tara LaRosa
Solid blows to Sugiyama's abdomen.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sugiyama goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Naho Sugiyama, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama looks to be in very good shape.
A high kick from Naho Sugiyama
misses badly. Sugiyama slips and falls!
LaRosa is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa decides to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama didn't see that coming. LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Naho Sugiyama and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sugiyama struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
LaRosa misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Sugiyama rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa pushes Sugiyama's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sugiyama wraps her legs while she holds Tara LaRosa's head... Tight guard!
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
LaRosa blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to close the guard.
Sugiyama put Tara LaRosa in closed guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama
LaRosa use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) is cheering her!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
LaRosa's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaRosa.
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Round 2
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Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa won't budge, forcing Sugiyama to pull guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Tara LaRosa uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of Sugiyama's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
LaRosa has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sugiyama holds Tara LaRosa's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Naho Sugiyama looks to pass to mount...
LaRosa creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Naho Sugiyama's punches
LaRosa measures the resilience of Sugiyama's chin with an uppercut while Sugiyama lands some great crosses.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sugiyama is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama closed her guard around Tara LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
LaRosa blocks those punches
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! LaRosa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Sugiyama
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sugiyama 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.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
LaRosa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! LaRosa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama 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 Sugiyama with two hooks in
LaRosa breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice low kick from Sugiyama
but Tara LaRosa stops it.
LaRosa is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Naho Sugiyama who tries a hammer punch to LaRosa's ribs.
That hit LaRosa who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Naho Sugiyama didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sugiyama
Tara LaRosa pushes Naho Sugiyama against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
LaRosa jumps and tries to free her leg! Sugiyama doesn't allow this but Tara LaRosa is able to get half guard here.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sugiyama is covering herself! LaRosa tries to force the situation and Sugiyama clumsily gives her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
LaRosa is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaRosa is unable to move under Sugiyama control.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sugiyama
LaRosa is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa breaks the closed guard of Naho Sugiyama and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaRosa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tara LaRosa work her BJJ game.
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama 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.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa isolates Naho Sugiyama's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Tara LaRosa appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
LaRosa secures the lock while Naho Sugiyama refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 603 s
It was almost like LaRosa didn;t take this fight seriously, until Naho started fighting back a bit. Even then, it felt like she was just doing enough to dominate, but not putting forth her best. It was weird.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!