Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2021 22:22:49 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa looks very relaxed.
Irene Aldana looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
almost hit her as she moves away.
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Irene Aldana 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.
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how LaMaga is eating those punches!
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Irene Aldana pushes away LaMaga and breaks the clinch.
Solid shot from Irene Aldana to the body.
LaMaga blocks in time.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
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 Aldana
LaMaga moves on the ground
LaMaga cannot take advantage in the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Aldana tries to counter LaMaga's moves on the ground.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana rolls her over and takes her back!
Aldana is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has Aldana controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Aldana's ribs.
Aldana blocks those punches
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga tries to show some ground skills
Aldana uses her strength to keep Aldana at a disadvantage
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to move to full mount
Aldana's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaMaga measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldana's side.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Aldana
She succeeds!
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over LaMaga
Aldana struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana is in LaMaga open guard now
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Aldana looks to work from half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaMaga from the side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
LaMaga won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Tara LaRosa...
is blocked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
Aldana is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Body kick by Tara LaRosa...
just grazes her opponent.
LaMaga wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Aldana forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa slightly pushes Aldana into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana tries a hook to the body
and hits LaMaga ribs hard
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes LaMaga's left cheek.
LaMaga's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Aldana wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaMaga who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
LaMaga is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Aldana's thigh
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aldana.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
Aldana is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Aldana launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaMaga stops that one with her ribs!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldana pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaMaga is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Irene Aldana, but it's close.
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Round 3
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LaMaga moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Irene Aldana is measuring LaMaga with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A punch from Tara LaRosa
grazes Aldana's left cheek.
Aldana's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Aldana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Irene Aldana can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaMaga looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Irene Aldana manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Irene Aldana 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!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga's leg and tries to move to full mount.
LaMaga rolls and she's now on half guard over Irene Aldana. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
LaMaga launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Irene Aldana is not able to stop Aldana ground skills and Tara LaRosa moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Aldana time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Irene Aldana moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to show some ground skills
LaMaga uses her strength to keep LaMaga at a disadvantage
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Irene Aldana has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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LaMaga moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
LaMaga steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
LaMaga tries to open up Irene Aldana's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aldana in the side of the head
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
LaMaga moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter Aldana's moves on the ground.
Aldana clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Irene Aldana down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana 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.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to move to full mount
Aldana's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Herb Dean 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.
Irene Aldana looks rather shattered.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Aldana and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Irene Aldana's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaMaga.
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana looks rather shattered.
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter Aldana's moves on the ground.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Aldana
LaMaga tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldana! LaMaga has one hook in and keeps working!
LaMaga is in rear mount over Aldana with one hook in
Aldana has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Aldana is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaMaga is in rear mount over Aldana with one hook in
Aldana 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.
Herb Dean 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Irene Aldana.
LaMaga defends.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
A solid combination from Tara LaRosa
connects with Aldana.
Aldana's Left eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aldana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Irene Aldana shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Irene Aldana breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga catch Irene Aldana's right arm and tries a kimura
Irene Aldana holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll on the ground...
LaMaga knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Irene Aldana's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaMaga tries to escape from closed guard...
LaMaga struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa pushes Aldana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaMaga who is in full mount! Aldana is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Aldana's abdomen
Crushing shot to Aldana's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaMaga is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Aldana tries to counter LaMaga's moves on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana hold her own hand and breaks LaMaga's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Herb Dean 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.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and moves laterally.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
LaMaga slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
LaMaga is the winner of this round.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 824 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
About right. Neither was able to do much damage, and both are severely underdeveloped offensively, but Tara did a sliver more in this, being enough to take the split decision. The crowd remains indifferent to both fighters after this…mess.14 punches in 25 minutes? Come on guys…
Irene Aldana looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
almost hit her as she moves away.
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Irene Aldana 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.
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how LaMaga is eating those punches!
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Irene Aldana pushes away LaMaga and breaks the clinch.
Solid shot from Irene Aldana to the body.
LaMaga blocks in time.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
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 Aldana
LaMaga moves on the ground
LaMaga cannot take advantage in the ground
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She succeeds!
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Aldana tries to counter LaMaga's moves on the ground.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana rolls her over and takes her back!
Aldana is in rear mount over LaMaga
LaMaga has Aldana controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana is looking to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Aldana's ribs.
Aldana blocks those punches
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaMaga tries to show some ground skills
Aldana uses her strength to keep Aldana at a disadvantage
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to move to full mount
Aldana's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaMaga measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldana's side.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
LaMaga tries to close her guard around Aldana
She succeeds!
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over LaMaga
Aldana struggles on the ground and tries to break Tara LaRosa's guard...
Irene Aldana is in LaMaga open guard now
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Aldana looks to work from half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaMaga from the side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
LaMaga won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Tara LaRosa...
is blocked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
Aldana is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Body kick by Tara LaRosa...
just grazes her opponent.
LaMaga wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Aldana forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa slightly pushes Aldana into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana tries a hook to the body
and hits LaMaga ribs hard
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes LaMaga's left cheek.
LaMaga's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Aldana wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
LaMaga doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from LaMaga who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
LaMaga is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Aldana's thigh
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aldana.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
Aldana is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Aldana launches a hook to the body
Bang! LaMaga stops that one with her ribs!
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldana pushes Tara LaRosa and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
LaMaga is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Irene Aldana, but it's close.
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Round 3
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LaMaga moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Irene Aldana is measuring LaMaga with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A punch from Tara LaRosa
grazes Aldana's left cheek.
Aldana's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Aldana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass to half guard...
Irene Aldana can't prevent her opponent from passing. LaMaga looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Irene Aldana manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Irene Aldana 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!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over LaMaga
Irene Aldana pushes LaMaga's leg and tries to move to full mount.
LaMaga rolls and she's now on half guard over Irene Aldana. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
LaMaga launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Irene Aldana is not able to stop Aldana ground skills and Tara LaRosa moves to side mount!
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Aldana time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Irene Aldana moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Irene Aldana 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to show some ground skills
LaMaga uses her strength to keep LaMaga at a disadvantage
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Irene Aldana has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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LaMaga moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
LaMaga steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
LaMaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around LaMaga
She is not able to do it
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
LaMaga tries to open up Irene Aldana's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aldana in the side of the head
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Aldana
LaMaga moves on the ground
Tara LaRosa moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter Aldana's moves on the ground.
Aldana clumsily fails here and it's time for Tara LaRosa to fight back!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Tara LaRosa pushes Irene Aldana down and prevents her attempts to escape
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana 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.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Tara LaRosa manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over LaMaga
Aldana tries to move to full mount
Aldana's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Herb Dean 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.
Irene Aldana looks rather shattered.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Aldana and LaMaga circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Irene Aldana's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaMaga.
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Tara LaRosa manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Tara LaRosa in her guard.
Tara LaRosa keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana looks rather shattered.
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is moving on the ground...
LaMaga tries to counter Aldana's moves on the ground.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
LaMaga tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tara LaRosa controls the situation despite Irene Aldana efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Aldana
LaMaga tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldana! LaMaga has one hook in and keeps working!
LaMaga is in rear mount over Aldana with one hook in
Aldana has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Aldana is unable to find a way to scape from this.
LaMaga is in rear mount over Aldana with one hook in
Aldana 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.
Herb Dean 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Irene Aldana.
LaMaga defends.
Aldana misses a step and Tara LaRosa sees an opportunity to counter her!
A solid combination from Tara LaRosa
connects with Aldana.
Aldana's Left eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aldana, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Tara LaRosa takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
LaMaga studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
LaMaga is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Tara LaRosa slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Irene Aldana shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Irene Aldana breaks that americana attempt!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga catch Irene Aldana's right arm and tries a kimura
Irene Aldana holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll on the ground...
LaMaga knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana 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 Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Tara LaRosa in her guard...
Tara LaRosa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Irene Aldana's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaMaga.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Aldana
LaMaga is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Tara LaRosa tries to take advantage...
LaMaga tries to escape from closed guard...
LaMaga struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Aldana
Tara LaRosa pushes Aldana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by LaMaga who is in full mount! Aldana is in trouble now!
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
LaMaga tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Aldana's abdomen
Crushing shot to Aldana's body! She's holding her side
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to LaMaga's ribs.
LaMaga blocks those punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Tara LaRosa tries to better her position on the ground...
LaMaga is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga is moving on the ground...
Aldana tries to counter LaMaga's moves on the ground.
Tara LaRosa is in full mount over Irene Aldana
LaMaga fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana hold her own hand and breaks LaMaga's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Tara LaRosa.
Herb Dean 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.
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tara LaRosa fakes a move and moves laterally.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
LaMaga and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
LaMaga slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
LaMaga is the winner of this round.
Winner is Tara LaRosa by Split decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 824 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
About right. Neither was able to do much damage, and both are severely underdeveloped offensively, but Tara did a sliver more in this, being enough to take the split decision. The crowd remains indifferent to both fighters after this…mess.14 punches in 25 minutes? Come on guys…
