Post by The Sandmen on Mar 27, 2017 12:01:50 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Michelle Waterson 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
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tara LaRosa and Michelle Waterson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaRosa is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Karate Hottie's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
LaRosa struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
LaRosa struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
LaRosa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Karate Hottie covers herself well
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie looks to be in very good shape.
The Karate Hottie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to launch a few punches to Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is able to achieve closed guard and counter Tara LaRosa's punches.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The Karate Hottie goes for an armbar!
Tara LaRosa breaks the lock and pushes away Michelle Waterson, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tara LaRosa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Tara LaRosa slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Tara LaRosa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson tries a middle kick
Tara LaRosa blocks and steps away.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
LaRosa is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa sits over her knees and pushes away The Karate Hottie's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
The Karate Hottie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
The Karate Hottie suddenly holds Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
LaRosa can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Michelle Waterson!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie 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 The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa throws a flurry of punches at The Karate Hottie...
A lot of them are hitting The Karate Hottie's face
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Tara LaRosa's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaRosa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
LaRosa receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tara LaRosa pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Tara LaRosa improve her position.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michelle Waterson work her BJJ game.
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie 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 The Karate Hottie
LaRosa is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Karate Hottie covers herself well
John McCarthy 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.
The Karate Hottie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie jump forward with her knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Tara LaRosa to the mat
The Karate Hottie is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to LaRosa's thigh
Loud pop!
The Karate Hottie is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Michelle Waterson creates space and allows Tara LaRosa to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Tara LaRosa is standing now.
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Left cheek
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
LaRosa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Karate Hottie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Tara LaRosa throws a combo
Michelle Waterson ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! LaRosa swings again, only to get countered once more! LaRosa is looking bad here!
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tara LaRosa!
The Karate Hottie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
but LaRosa manages to dodge it
Michelle Waterson launches a rapid series of punches
taking LaRosa from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A wicked punch by Michelle Waterson
rocks LaRosa!
LaRosa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Michelle Waterson wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to LaRosa!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaRosa is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Solid jabs from Tara LaRosa.
The Karate Hottie defends.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
A bad move from Tara LaRosa
almost puts her head in the path of The Karate Hottie's kick.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A bad move from Tara LaRosa
allows The Karate Hottie to land a solid head kick.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing LaRosa's legs repeatedly.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
LaRosa hyper-extended her left leg
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Karate Hottie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like LaRosa
LaRosa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to jump to side mount.
Michelle Waterson jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over LaRosa
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
LaRosa fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Michelle Waterson was tooling Tara LaRosa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tara LaRosa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over LaRosa
LaRosa has given her back to Michelle Waterson who is trying to get one hook in!
Michelle Waterson has one hook in!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over LaRosa with one hook in
Michelle Waterson tries to get her arm under Tara LaRosa's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Tara LaRosa's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
Tara LaRosa easily defends the attempt.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over LaRosa with one hook in
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
LaRosa locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Michelle Waterson unil she can pull her arm free! The Karate Hottie lost her dominant position.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over LaRosa's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson 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 closed guard over The Karate Hottie
LaRosa tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Tara LaRosa's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Michelle Waterson for headbutt.
John McCarthy 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.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michelle Waterson sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A bad move from Tara LaRosa
allows The Karate Hottie to land a solid head kick.
John McCarthy 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 4
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Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Karate Hottie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson shoots and grab one of Tara LaRosa's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
LaRosa lose her balance and falls to the mat
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over LaRosa
Michelle Waterson pushes Tara LaRosa against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Karate Hottie jumps and tries to free her leg! LaRosa doesn't allow this but Michelle Waterson is able to get half guard here.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over LaRosa
Michelle Waterson tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
The Karate Hottie 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!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to turn away and scramble out. Michelle Waterson takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
She can't lock it up. Tara LaRosa spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
An overhand right from Michelle Waterson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! LaRosa's stops that one with her face! How is LaRosa standing?!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Michelle Waterson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on LaRosa's chin! That stops LaRosa in her tracks!
John McCarthy is asking LaRosa to defend herself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for LaRosa.
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Punch) at 1:42 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 569 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!