Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 2:01:22 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Tara LaRosa chants all around the place!
Tara LaRosa raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Sara McMann glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tara LaRosa and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
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
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
LaMaga tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Tara LaRosa sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over LaMaga
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Sara McMann forces Tara LaRosa to open her guard.
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
McMann 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Sara McMann looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over LaMaga
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
McMann blocks that.
LaMaga steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaMaga tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaMaga who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter McMann's moves on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann
LaMaga tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! LaMaga has one hook in and keeps working!
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
LaMaga has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! LaMaga now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaMaga is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate McMann, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaMaga moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaMaga tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaMaga's is smart enough to counter her.
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
McMann launches a few weak punches
LaMaga blocks them effectively.
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaMaga tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
LaMaga has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
LaMaga tries to use some of her tricky moves but LaMaga's is smart enough to counter her.
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaMaga is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate McMann, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaMaga moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
LaMaga is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate McMann, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
LaMaga moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaMaga.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
McMann and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
LaMaga moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
Low kick by Tara LaRosa to maintain her distance.
That hits Sara McMann's ankle
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaMaga moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
LaMaga struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaMaga launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sara McMann is not able to stop McMann ground skills and Tara LaRosa moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
LaMaga and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tara LaRosa!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
McMann has a small cut in her Right cheek
McMann moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
LaMaga and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
LaMaga is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaMaga knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over LaMaga's face
LaMaga shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has LaMaga controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaMaga is unable to move under McMann control.
LaMaga is trying to counter now!
Tara LaRosa tries to get her arm under Sara McMann's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Sara McMann's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Sara McMann easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has LaMaga controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
LaMaga is unable to move under McMann control.
LaMaga is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Tara LaRosa who is trying to get one hook in!
Tara LaRosa has one hook in!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for LaMaga.
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Round 3
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LaMaga and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tara LaRosa jumps backwards and frees her leg.
LaMaga launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
LaMaga launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann moves backwards and Tara LaRosa is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give McMann time to recover. Sara McMann seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann is measuring LaMaga with her jab.
LaMaga isn't fazed.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
LaMaga launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits McMann's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
LaMaga moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
LaMaga pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Solid shot from Tara LaRosa to the body.
McMann didn't like that.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
LaMaga is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over LaMaga's face
LaMaga shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga tries to launch a few punches to Sara McMann
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting McMann's defense
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
LaMaga uses her strength to keep LaMaga at a disadvantage
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaMaga tries to launch a few punches to Sara McMann
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting McMann's defense
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
LaMaga is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice low kick from LaMaga
Loud pop!
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of McMann.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
LaMaga struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of McMann.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by LaMaga who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
Sara McMann 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 Sara McMann
The fighters are clinching.
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sara McMann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaMaga who put distance between them
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tara LaRosa jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
LaMaga is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from LaMaga
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
LaMaga is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Tara LaRosa jabs at McMann
hitting her chest.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tara LaRosa sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaMaga tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
Tara LaRosa tries to free her leg
Tara LaRosa uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Sara McMann...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
LaMaga knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
LaMaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tara LaRosa doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for LaMaga, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tara LaRosa jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
LaMaga is connecting with a few punches
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tara LaRosa jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Tara LaRosa
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa swings...
hard impact to McMann's face!
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaMaga moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
LaMaga pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaMaga won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
LaMaga is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
LaMaga is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over McMann
LaMaga 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering her!
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.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
LaMaga uses her strength to keep LaMaga at a disadvantage
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.
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.
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on McMann's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
LaMaga has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over McMann
LaMaga tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over McMann
LaMaga sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Tara LaRosa is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Sara McMann
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
LaMaga slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Tara LaRosa.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 22/25 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 600 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/11 (9%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 600 s
