Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2022 15:17:28 GMT -5
Miesha Tate! Miesha Tate! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ronda Rousey looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Miesha Tate looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Rousey and Tate move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronda Rousey work her BJJ game.
Rousey moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronda Rousey slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Ronda Rousey slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Rousey uses her strength to keep Rousey at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Ronda Rousey slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Rousey blocks them effectively.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Ronda Rousey passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Rousey works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Tate breaks free.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rousey pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ronda Rousey closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ronda Rousey sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rousey.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rousey grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ronda Rousey tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Rousey's neck!
Rousey pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Rousey tries to jump to side mount.
Miesha Tate closed her guard around Ronda Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronda Rousey postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey tries a kimura
Tate breaks the lock.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronda Rousey slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Ronda Rousey slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Ronda Rousey looks to counter!
Rousey decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Tate's guard.
Tate did not see that coming! Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate now.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey struggles on the ground and tries to break Miesha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Rousey continues in closed guard
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rousey struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ronda Rousey shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ronda Rousey breaks that americana attempt!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Miesha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rousey's chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miesha Tate sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miesha Tate is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's abdomen
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miesha Tate rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has Tate controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Tate is unable to move under Rousey control.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rousey locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Miesha Tate unil she can pull her arm free! Tate lost her dominant position.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate fakes a move and moves laterally.
Miesha Tate fires an unorthodox punch to Rousey's torso
that hits its mark.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. Rousey quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronda Rousey didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rousey is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Ronda Rousey closed her guard around Miesha Tate.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miesha Tate doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate suddenly holds Ronda Rousey's arm and tries an armbar!
Rousey can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miesha Tate!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tate moves backwards and circles around Ronda Rousey.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ronda Rousey shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ronda Rousey breaks that americana attempt!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
Ronda Rousey is fading quickly.
Some counter punches against Miesha Tate
almost hit her as she moves away.
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tate struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Miesha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Rousey launches a flurry of punches
Tate slips out of danger.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rousey won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rousey tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ronda Rousey! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Tate tries to get a side mount...
Rousey wraps her leg around Miesha Tate leg and prevents her from moving.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Ronda Rousey moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey has punished Tate very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousey sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rousey has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ronda Rousey tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miesha Tate tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rousey is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Miesha Tate brings Ronda Rousey down to the ground and pulls her head out.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Pitty-pat punches from Tate
Ronda Rousey doesn't flinch.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey sits up and gets an arm around Tate's neck!
Tate pushes Ronda Rousey back to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Rousey holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Miesha Tate's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Miesha Tate's head!
Tate struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ronda Rousey holds Miesha Tate and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Tate is moving on the ground...
Rousey tries to counter Tate's moves on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rousey moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Rousey moves forward looking for some action
Miesha Tate struggles a bit before breaking Rousey's attemp of grappling
Ronda Rousey goes with a looping right hand while Miesha Tate jumps back and jabs
Rousey only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miesha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Tate launches a hook to the body
Ronda Rousey moves aside looking for a counter...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Miesha Tate and Rousey engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ronda Rousey is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Miesha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Miesha Tate pushes Ronda Rousey down and prevents her attempts to escape
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Ronda Rousey's arm and tries an armbar!
Rousey hold her own hand and breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miesha Tate.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rousey is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rousey's ribs.
Rousey is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Ronda Rousey moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rousey moves backwards and circles around Miesha Tate.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Tate is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Miesha Tate to the body.
Rousey blocks in time.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey looks rather shattered.
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rousey doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey throws up a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate looks rather shattered.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rousey doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate launches a kick to Rousey's thigh
Rousey checks that kick!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Tate is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Ronda Rousey
gets blocked by Tate.
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ronda Rousey, but it's close.
Winner is Ronda Rousey by Split decision
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/14 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
These 2 legends are so heavily under-developed, this fight was kind of the major meh-fest of Zenith.
Ronda Rousey looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Miesha Tate looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Rousey and Tate move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronda Rousey work her BJJ game.
Rousey moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronda Rousey slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Ronda Rousey slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Rousey uses her strength to keep Rousey at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Ronda Rousey slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Tate launches a few weak punches
Rousey blocks them effectively.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Ronda Rousey passes momentarily but Miesha Tate regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Rousey works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Tate breaks free.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rousey pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ronda Rousey closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ronda Rousey sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rousey.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rousey grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ronda Rousey tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Rousey's neck!
Rousey pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Rousey tries to jump to side mount.
Miesha Tate closed her guard around Ronda Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronda Rousey postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey tries a kimura
Tate breaks the lock.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronda Rousey slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Ronda Rousey slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Ronda Rousey looks to counter!
Rousey decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Tate's guard.
Tate did not see that coming! Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate now.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey struggles on the ground and tries to break Miesha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Rousey continues in closed guard
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rousey struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ronda Rousey shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ronda Rousey breaks that americana attempt!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Miesha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rousey's chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miesha Tate sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miesha Tate is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Rousey's abdomen
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miesha Tate rolls Ronda Rousey to her stomach and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has Tate controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Tate is unable to move under Rousey control.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Miesha Tate isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rousey locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Miesha Tate unil she can pull her arm free! Tate lost her dominant position.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate fakes a move and moves laterally.
Miesha Tate fires an unorthodox punch to Rousey's torso
that hits its mark.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. Rousey quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronda Rousey didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rousey is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate tries to jump to side mount.
Ronda Rousey closed her guard around Miesha Tate.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miesha Tate doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate suddenly holds Ronda Rousey's arm and tries an armbar!
Rousey can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miesha Tate!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tate moves backwards and circles around Ronda Rousey.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ronda Rousey shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ronda Rousey breaks that americana attempt!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
Ronda Rousey is fading quickly.
Some counter punches against Miesha Tate
almost hit her as she moves away.
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate is looking to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tate struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miesha Tate tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Miesha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Miesha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Rousey launches a flurry of punches
Tate slips out of danger.
Tate moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rousey won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rousey tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ronda Rousey! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Tate tries to get a side mount...
Rousey wraps her leg around Miesha Tate leg and prevents her from moving.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Ronda Rousey moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey has punished Tate very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousey sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rousey has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ronda Rousey tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miesha Tate tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rousey is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Miesha Tate brings Ronda Rousey down to the ground and pulls her head out.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Pitty-pat punches from Tate
Ronda Rousey doesn't flinch.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey sits up and gets an arm around Tate's neck!
Tate pushes Ronda Rousey back to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Rousey holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Miesha Tate's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Miesha Tate's head!
Tate struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ronda Rousey holds Miesha Tate and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Tate is moving on the ground...
Rousey tries to counter Tate's moves on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rousey moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Rousey moves forward looking for some action
Miesha Tate struggles a bit before breaking Rousey's attemp of grappling
Ronda Rousey goes with a looping right hand while Miesha Tate jumps back and jabs
Rousey only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miesha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Tate launches a hook to the body
Ronda Rousey moves aside looking for a counter...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Miesha Tate and Rousey engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ronda Rousey is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Miesha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Tate
Rousey is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miesha Tate controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Miesha Tate pushes Ronda Rousey down and prevents her attempts to escape
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Ronda Rousey's arm and tries an armbar!
Rousey hold her own hand and breaks Tate's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miesha Tate.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rousey is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rousey's ribs.
Rousey is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Rousey
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Ronda Rousey moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rousey misses a step and Miesha Tate sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tate tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rousey moves backwards and circles around Miesha Tate.
Rousey is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Tate is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Miesha Tate to the body.
Rousey blocks in time.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey looks rather shattered.
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Rousey to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rousey doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Ronda Rousey throws up a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Miesha Tate looks rather shattered.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rousey doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate launches a kick to Rousey's thigh
Rousey checks that kick!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Tate is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Ronda Rousey
gets blocked by Tate.
Tate steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rousey and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ronda Rousey, but it's close.
Winner is Ronda Rousey by Split decision
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/14 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 825 s
These 2 legends are so heavily under-developed, this fight was kind of the major meh-fest of Zenith.
