Post by The Sandman on Jan 28, 2022 2:01:47 GMT -5
Miesha Tate is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China).
Miesha Tate looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Laura D'Auguste looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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.
Miesha Tate comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Laura D'Auguste comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Laura D'Auguste controls the situation despite Miesha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 1:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tate pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg...
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
Laura D'Auguste put Tate in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling D'Auguste from the side mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over D'Auguste's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
D'Auguste breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Terrible one sided match... D'Auguste was not ready to fight a fighter of Miesha Tate caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Miesha Tate.
Laura D'Auguste defends with ease.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tate.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
D'Auguste tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. D'Auguste is clinching with Tate.
Miesha Tate tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Auguste is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
D'Auguste grapple with Miesha Tate and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Miesha Tate managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Laura D'Auguste and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tate struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
That hit D'Auguste who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Tate
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Miesha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Laura D'Auguste spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Tate with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 4:00 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tate steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste jabs at Tate
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on D'Auguste's chin
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Laura D'Auguste pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Laura D'Auguste
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate takes a break to breathe while holding Laura D'Auguste.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tate launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
D'Auguste's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
D'Auguste studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Body kick by Laura D'Auguste...
is blocked.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
D'Auguste and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Auguste wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Tate doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. Tate looks to work from half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg...
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miesha Tate rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Tate is moving on the ground...
D'Auguste tries to counter Tate's moves on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Miesha Tate.
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Round 4
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Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to escape from the closed guard
Miesha Tate any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. D'Auguste quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
D'Auguste is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Laura D'Auguste is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Laura D'Auguste looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Laura D'Auguste slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
D'Auguste moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Tate
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to open up Laura D'Auguste's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching D'Auguste in the side of the head
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
D'Auguste struggles and frees her leg!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
D'Auguste rolls and she's now on half guard over Miesha Tate. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
D'Auguste doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
D'Auguste blocks those punches
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
D'Auguste launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miesha Tate rolls over herself and stands up while Laura D'Auguste rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Laura D'Auguste. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
D'Auguste and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Laura D'Auguste looks rather shattered.
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miesha Tate!
D'Auguste ducks under...
Tate pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Miesha Tate.
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Round 5
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D'Auguste has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
D'Auguste moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Miesha Tate is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate is getting frustrated here.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks D'Auguste's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miesha Tate.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Tate blocks with confidence
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Tate blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Miesha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Laura D'Auguste
are bothering her opponent.
Some counter punches against Miesha Tate
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miesha Tate sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
D'Auguste ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing D'Auguste to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Tate misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Laura D'Auguste who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
D'Auguste waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miesha Tate! She is reversed and nor Laura D'Auguste is on 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 4:40 in the 5 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Laura D'Auguste
misses badly. D'Auguste slips and falls!
Tate is standing while D'Auguste is on the ground on her back
D'Auguste tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Tate, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Miesha Tate by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 760 s
Though there was some potential to be exhibited here, it turned into a stamina-drain fight, where both were tired zombies at the end of the first, and effectiveness went out the damned window. Stamina definitely made this one hard for gamblers, as the odds can attest.
Miesha Tate looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Laura D'Auguste looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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.
Miesha Tate comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
Laura D'Auguste comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Laura D'Auguste controls the situation despite Miesha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 1:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tate pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg...
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
Laura D'Auguste put Tate in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling D'Auguste from the side mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over D'Auguste's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
D'Auguste breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Terrible one sided match... D'Auguste was not ready to fight a fighter of Miesha Tate caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Miesha Tate.
Laura D'Auguste defends with ease.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tate.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
D'Auguste tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. D'Auguste is clinching with Tate.
Miesha Tate tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Auguste is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
D'Auguste grapple with Miesha Tate and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Miesha Tate managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Laura D'Auguste and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tate struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
That hit D'Auguste who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Tate
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Miesha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to turn away and scramble out. Miesha Tate takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Laura D'Auguste spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Tate with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 4:00 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tate steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste jabs at Tate
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on D'Auguste's chin
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miesha Tate moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tate has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Laura D'Auguste pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Laura D'Auguste
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate takes a break to breathe while holding Laura D'Auguste.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tate launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
D'Auguste's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
D'Auguste studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tate decides to launch some tentative punches
Miesha Tate takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Body kick by Laura D'Auguste...
is blocked.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miesha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
D'Auguste and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Auguste wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Tate doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. Tate looks to work from half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg...
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miesha Tate rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Tate is moving on the ground...
D'Auguste tries to counter Tate's moves on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Miesha Tate.
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Round 4
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Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to escape from the closed guard
Miesha Tate any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste attempts a triangle from bottom! Miesha Tate slips out. D'Auguste quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miesha Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
D'Auguste is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Laura D'Auguste is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Laura D'Auguste looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Laura D'Auguste slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard...
Miesha Tate gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
Miesha Tate is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
D'Auguste moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Tate
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Miesha Tate in her guard...
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to open up Laura D'Auguste's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching D'Auguste in the side of the head
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
D'Auguste struggles and frees her leg!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
D'Auguste rolls and she's now on half guard over Miesha Tate. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
D'Auguste doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
D'Auguste blocks those punches
Laura D'Auguste is in half guard over Tate
D'Auguste launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miesha Tate rolls over herself and stands up while Laura D'Auguste rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Laura D'Auguste. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Miesha Tate is unable to take her down
D'Auguste and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
Laura D'Auguste looks rather shattered.
Laura D'Auguste is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
D'Auguste pushes Miesha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miesha Tate!
D'Auguste ducks under...
Tate pushes Laura D'Auguste and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Miesha Tate.
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Round 5
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D'Auguste has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
D'Auguste moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste launches a few weak punches
Tate blocks them effectively.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Miesha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over D'Auguste
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Miesha Tate is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Miesha Tate looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Miesha Tate slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Tate is getting frustrated here.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks D'Auguste's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miesha Tate.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tate and D'Auguste circle around the center of the cage.
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Tate blocks with confidence
Tate is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Miesha Tate
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Tate blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Miesha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A bunch of leg kicks from Laura D'Auguste
are bothering her opponent.
Some counter punches against Miesha Tate
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miesha Tate sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Miesha Tate tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
D'Auguste ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing D'Auguste to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Tate misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Laura D'Auguste who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miesha Tate looks to counter!
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
D'Auguste waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miesha Tate! She is reversed and nor Laura D'Auguste is on 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 4:40 in the 5 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Miesha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Laura D'Auguste
misses badly. D'Auguste slips and falls!
Tate is standing while D'Auguste is on the ground on her back
D'Auguste tries to stand up!
Tate doesn't allow her!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Tate, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Miesha Tate by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 760 s
Though there was some potential to be exhibited here, it turned into a stamina-drain fight, where both were tired zombies at the end of the first, and effectiveness went out the damned window. Stamina definitely made this one hard for gamblers, as the odds can attest.
