Post by The Sandman on Jun 26, 2023 23:28:21 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Sara McMann looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Tara LaRosa has fight Sara McMann 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Tara LaRosa today.
Sara McMann comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sara McMann-Helmsley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to move to full mount
Sara McMann-Helmsley's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Sara McMann-Helmsley
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mike Beltran 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 clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Sara McMann-Helmsley grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
LaMaga is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Body shots by Sara McMann
LaMaga covers up.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter Sara McMann-Helmsley's moves on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaMaga's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann-Helmsley breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to open up LaMaga with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaMaga is trying to block them with her hands...
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
LaMaga creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Tara LaRosa
grazes Sara McMann-Helmsley's right cheek.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaMaga goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Sara McMann-Helmsley
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Sara McMann-Helmsley
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
LaMaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Tara LaRosa pushes Sara McMann-Helmsley's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sara McMann-Helmsley wraps her legs while she holds Tara LaRosa's head... Tight guard!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann-Helmsley reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
LaMaga blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
LaMaga and Sara McMann-Helmsley circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaMaga is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Sara McMann-Helmsley
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Mike Beltran separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaMaga moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Tara LaRosa
grazes Sara McMann-Helmsley's head, but she seems okay.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann and LaMaga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
LaMaga ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
LaMaga pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaMaga breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Nice beating Tara LaRosa has received.
LaMaga tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes LaMaga's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mike Beltran 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Tara LaRosa.
Sara McMann defends with ease.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
LaMaga moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaMaga and Sara McMann-Helmsley circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Sara McMann's ankle
Sara McMann-Helmsley hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
LaMaga 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 Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaMaga pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann-Helmsley clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
LaMaga tries to escape from the closed guard
Tara LaRosa any adventage in the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
LaMaga is in closed guard... Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann-Helmsley knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Sara McMann
Solid blows to LaMaga's abdomen.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaMaga struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Sara McMann pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mike Beltran 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.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
LaMaga has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaMaga pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaMaga is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to LaMaga's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Sara McMann-Helmsley
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann-Helmsley succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to move to full mount
Sara McMann-Helmsley succeeds
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sara McMann doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaMaga struggles and frees her leg!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann and LaMaga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaMaga and Sara McMann-Helmsley circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann isolates Tara LaRosa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tara LaRosa is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
LaMaga breaks the lock showing some skills...
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Sara McMann-Helmsley's moves.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Tara LaRosa to her stomach and takes her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sara McMann has one hook in!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga with one hook in
Sara McMann-Helmsley has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for LaMaga.
LaMaga uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga with one hook in
LaMaga is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to use some of her tricky moves but Sara McMann-Helmsley's is smart enough to counter her.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga with one hook in
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to open up LaMaga with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and LaMaga is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga with one hook in
LaMaga is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaMaga holds Sara McMann's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
LaMaga tries to free her leg...
Sara McMann-Helmsley doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann 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.
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
That hit LaMaga who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
LaMaga sits over her knees and pushes away Sara McMann-Helmsley's leg!
Sara McMann-Helmsley closes her legs around Tara LaRosa's leg. LaMaga is not able to move away now!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of LaMaga's moves.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Sara McMann 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaMaga and Sara McMann-Helmsley circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann launches a few punches to LaMaga
LaMaga holds Sara McMann's arms and blocks the punches!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa isolates Sara McMann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sara McMann is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
LaMaga misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
That hit LaMaga who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Tara LaRosa, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mike Beltran 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
LaMaga is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
The two exchange wildly
Sara McMann-Helmsley is connecting with a few punches
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and moves laterally.
LaMaga looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
LaMaga measures the resilience of Sara McMann-Helmsley's chin with an uppercut while Sara McMann-Helmsley lands some great crosses.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann-Helmsley and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
LaMaga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann has punished LaMaga very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
LaMaga is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Tara LaRosa seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to escape from closed guard...
Sara McMann-Helmsley struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
That punishment by Sara McMann has left LaMaga staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann pushes LaMaga's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sara McMann-Helmsley who is in full mount! LaMaga is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Tara LaRosa moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann throws a lot of punches
with little effect. LaMaga is doing a great job covering herself up.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaMaga is covering herself! Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to force the situation and LaMaga clumsily gives her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
Sara McMann 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!
Tara LaRosa easily defends the attempt.
Sara McMann-Helmsley misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaMaga has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under LaMaga control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under LaMaga control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to counter LaMaga's moves on the ground.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
LaMaga struggles in the ground trying to break Sara McMann-Helmsley's control
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under LaMaga control.
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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaMaga launches a stiff jab!
Sara McMann-Helmsley ducks that one.
LaMaga misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
LaMaga pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann-Helmsley and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tara LaRosa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaMaga's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Sara McMann is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard LaMaga's abdomen
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
LaMaga is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sara McMann is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... LaMaga tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 879 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 879 s
They neutralized each others stamina bars, becoming exhausted and doing very little. If McMann wants to get better, she needs toughness. If LaRosa wants to get better, aside from re-evaluating her values in life, she needs an offensive direction.
