Post by The Sandman on May 28, 2024 21:43:15 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa shifts back and forth nervously.
Ferocious staredown by de Randamie while Kevin MacDonald recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tara LaRosa is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Germaine de Randamie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
de Randamie ducks under...
LaMaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Every time Tara LaRosa attempts to get inside
de Randamie fires a low kick.
Good movement from de Randamie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Low kick by Germaine de Randamie to maintain her distance.
That hits Tara LaRosa's ankle
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
0:55 Round 1 and LaMaga is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
LaMaga moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie tries to grapple
She puts LaMaga in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
de Randamie and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
LaMaga throws a body kick.
Blocked by de Randamie.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
LaMaga and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie tries a hook to the body
and hits LaMaga's ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Germaine de Randamie jabs at LaMaga
hitting her chest.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on LaMaga's chin
LaMaga's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
LaMaga seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaMaga is on the receiving end of a great combo by de Randamie.
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
de Randamie blocks that.
Germaine de Randamie moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Germaine de Randamie pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
de Randamie is launching some bone breaking punches to LaMaga's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tara LaRosa's eyes.
Tara LaRosa pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries to dirty boxing while holds LaMaga against cage
LaMaga is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Crushing shot to LaMaga's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie pushes away LaMaga trying to keep the fight at striking range
LaMaga doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Tara LaRosa pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa circles to get the center of the cage
de Randamie throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
de Randamie moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises LaMaga with a double overhooks!
Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
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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de Randamie moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Germaine de Randamie
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
LaMaga is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
that forces LaMaga to try and defend better.
LaMaga's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
de Randamie launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaMaga stops that one with her ribs!
de Randamie and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
de Randamie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
de Randamie moves forward and holds LaMaga
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Germaine de Randamie pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie takes a break to breathe while holding Tara LaRosa.
Kevin MacDonald sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes LaMaga's left cheek.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Germaine de Randamie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A solid combination from Germaine de Randamie
connects with LaMaga.
Germaine de Randamie is measuring LaMaga with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Germaine de Randamie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Every time Tara LaRosa attempts to get inside
de Randamie fires a low kick.
LaMaga moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Germaine de Randamie and LaMaga engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Germaine de Randamie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
LaMaga wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
de Randamie wants nothing of that and pushes LaMaga.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaMaga pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
LaMaga has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
LaMaga and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Some big punches are landing!
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kevin MacDonald 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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LaMaga is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
LaMaga steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tara LaRosa fires an unorthodox punch to de Randamie's torso
that goes wide.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
de Randamie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
LaMaga moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from LaMaga
who is bobbing and weaving.
Tara LaRosa is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Germaine de Randamie
connects with LaMaga.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits LaMaga's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald has seen that!
Kevin MacDonald allows LaMaga time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Germaine de Randamie 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
de Randamie decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. de Randamie moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa fires an unorthodox punch to de Randamie's torso
that goes wide.
de Randamie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
LaMaga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right cheek
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Germaine de Randamie moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
Germaine de Randamie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaMaga is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
LaMaga steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tara LaRosa slightly pushes de Randamie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
de Randamie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to LaMaga's thigh!
LaMaga hyper-extended her leg
A high kick from Germaine de Randamie
glances off LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Germaine de Randamie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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A high kick from Germaine de Randamie
grazes LaMaga's head, but she seems okay.
Germaine de Randamie tries a hook to the body
and hits LaMaga's ribs hard
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
LaMaga is on the receiving end of a great combo by de Randamie.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing LaMaga to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over LaMaga
de Randamie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
de Randamie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Germaine de Randamie controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls her over and takes her back!
de Randamie is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has de Randamie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
de Randamie is unable to move under LaMaga control.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie slides her arm under Tara LaRosa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
de Randamie is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke from Germaine de Randamie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in LaMaga's eyes...
LaMaga struggles to free herself
Kevin MacDonald breaks Germaine de Randamie's lock! This is over! LaMaga didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Germaine de Randamie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:46 Round 4
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/7 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 41/50 (82%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Shredstruction.
