Tara LaRosa hasn't fought in over a year.  Tonight she returns to action at Monte Cox's Extreme Challenge in New Jersey.  I spoke to Tara about the fight: TheGARV.com: Tara, you've been out of action since 07, you must be anxious to get back in the cage. LaRosa: Definitely. I'm super stoked about the opportunity to fight in my home state and in front of my family and all my friends.  And I can't wait to finally get back in there. TheGARV.com:  What kind of fight are you expecting tonight? LaRosa: Oh, it's going to be a tough one.  She's really good on the ground.  She's 6-1 with a six fight winning streak and she has, oddly enough, the same rank as me in [Brazilian] jiu-jitsu, she's a four stripe purple belt.  So I imagine it's going to be a really tough day on the ground for me, if I decide to take it to the ground. TheGARV.com: Who awarded you your purple belt? LaRosa: Royce Gracie. TheGARV.com.  Ah, very impressive!  You might have the edge there, getting your belt from Royce. LaRosa: Well, she's a four stripe purple under Royler, so... TheGARV.com: Oh man, Gracie against Gracie. LaRosa:  Yeah, tough one. TheGARV.com:  This is going to be a great fight.  Good luck tonight! LaRosa: Thank you very much.

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