Post by The Sandmen on Jul 3, 2015 9:47:48 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Leslie Smith raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Leslie Smith is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
LaRosa ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She is not able to do it
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give LaRosa time to recover. Tara LaRosa seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
A solid combination from Leslie Smith
connects with LaRosa.
LaRosa's Mouth is beginning to swell
LaRosa steps forward
Leslie Smith catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Smith into her guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leslie Smith goes for an americana!
LaRosa breaks free.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to free her leg
Leslie Smith uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Leslie Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Smith succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Smith's ribs.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith hooks LaRosa's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tara LaRosa manages to kick Smith away and scrambles on top!
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! LaRosa's being punished here!
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Tara LaRosa is coming in again!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Smith!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Leslie Smith chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Smith is throwing a flurry of punches!
LaRosa ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
that forces LaRosa to try and defend better.
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Chin
Smith grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Leslie Smith to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
deflected by Smith.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Smith manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Smith launches a kick
LaRosa checks it and keeps distance.
Nice low kick from Smith
but Tara LaRosa stops it.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Smith stumble back!
An overhand right from Leslie Smith that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
LaRosa moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
An overhand right from Tara LaRosa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Smith's stops that one with her face! How is Smith standing?!
Smith pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
that stun LaRosa.
Smith pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith 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 Leslie Smith
Smith works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Leslie Smith for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows LaRosa time to recover... 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.
A furious flurry of punches from Tara LaRosa
puts Smith in a world of hurt!
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Leslie Smith's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Smith.
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Leslie Smith jumps backwards and frees her leg.
LaRosa misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Leslie Smith launches a low kick
that almost wrenches LaRosa's knee!
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Smith looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith is launching some bone breaking punches to LaRosa's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tara LaRosa's eyes.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
LaRosa hit the ground like she got hit with a baseball bat! Leslie Smith knocks LaRosa out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Leslie Smith by KO (Uppercut) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 21/26 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Yay, Leslie officially doesn’t suck anymore!
Leslie Smith raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Leslie Smith is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
LaRosa ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She is not able to do it
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give LaRosa time to recover. Tara LaRosa seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
A solid combination from Leslie Smith
connects with LaRosa.
LaRosa's Mouth is beginning to swell
LaRosa steps forward
Leslie Smith catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! LaRosa has reasons to be worried.
Leslie Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Smith into her guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leslie Smith goes for an americana!
LaRosa breaks free.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to free her leg
Leslie Smith uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Leslie Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Smith succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Smith's ribs.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith hooks LaRosa's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tara LaRosa manages to kick Smith away and scrambles on top!
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over LaRosa
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! LaRosa's being punished here!
LaRosa's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Smith tries to move to full mount!
LaRosa won't allow her to take this position easily.
LaRosa tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tara LaRosa. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Tara LaRosa is coming in again!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Smith!
Nice move by LaRosa who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Leslie Smith chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Smith is throwing a flurry of punches!
LaRosa ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaRosa moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
that forces LaRosa to try and defend better.
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Chin
Smith grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaRosa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls Leslie Smith to her stomach and takes her back!
LaRosa is in rear mount over Smith
Good looking punches from Tara LaRosa on the ground
deflected by Smith.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith has LaRosa controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Smith manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along LaRosa
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Smith launches a kick
LaRosa checks it and keeps distance.
Nice low kick from Smith
but Tara LaRosa stops it.
Poorly executed technique. Tara LaRosa looks to counter!
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
makes Smith stumble back!
An overhand right from Leslie Smith that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
LaRosa moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
An overhand right from Tara LaRosa that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Smith's stops that one with her face! How is Smith standing?!
Smith pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
that stun LaRosa.
Smith pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over LaRosa
Smith is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith 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 Leslie Smith
Smith works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Leslie Smith for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows LaRosa time to recover... 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.
A furious flurry of punches from Tara LaRosa
puts Smith in a world of hurt!
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Leslie Smith's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Smith.
LaRosa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Leslie Smith jumps backwards and frees her leg.
LaRosa misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Leslie Smith launches a low kick
that almost wrenches LaRosa's knee!
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaRosa is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Smith looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
LaRosa doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes LaRosa forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith is launching some bone breaking punches to LaRosa's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tara LaRosa's eyes.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith pushes away LaRosa trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaRosa stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
LaRosa hit the ground like she got hit with a baseball bat! Leslie Smith knocks LaRosa out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Leslie Smith by KO (Uppercut) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 21/26 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Yay, Leslie officially doesn’t suck anymore!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!