Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2013 18:46:00 GMT -5
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Julie Kedzie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kedzie is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Kedzie uses her strength to keep Kedzie at a disadvantage
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
Good job by McMann blocking and slipping the blows.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Sara McMann...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julie Kedzie pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left cheek
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Kedzie.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann circles around Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann isolates Julie Kedzie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Julie Kedzie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Kedzie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Kedzie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann forces Julie Kedzie to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann hooks Kedzie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Julie Kedzie manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to free her leg...
Kedzie doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Kedzie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kedzie wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kedzie leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Kedzie's chin with an uppercut while Kedzie lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Kedzie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kedzie wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Julie Kedzie.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kedzie's guard.
Kedzie did not see that coming! Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
They could take their toll on Kedzie.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kedzie struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Kedzie misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
but McMann manages to dodge it
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Sara McMann shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kedzie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann has seen better days.
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Brutal-looking high kick from Julie Kedzie!
McMann dodges!
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kedzie misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Kedzie from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
McMann receives a hard blow on her left leg!
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie gets control of Sara McMann's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Sara McMann shakes her off and staves off danger.
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
Kedzie seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann isolates Julie Kedzie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Julie Kedzie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kedzie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of McMann's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kedzie pulls her arm out of danger.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Julie Kedzie lost her dominant position.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Julie Kedzie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Julie Kedzie breaks that americana attempt!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to escape from the full mount...
Kedzie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll on the ground...
McMann knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to open up Kedzie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Kedzie is trying to block them with her hands...
Kedzie's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie has a small cut in her Forehead
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a high kick!
McMann ducks under.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann jabs at Kedzie
hitting her chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann catch Julie Kedzie's left arm and tries a kimura
Julie Kedzie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Stand up! This is what Kedzie's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann sits high on Julie Kedzie's chest looking for some kind of submission
Punishing hold!
Kedzie tries to roll and Sara McMann loses her balance. That was a risky position and McMann loses the mount. Julie Kedzie gains top control.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
McMann ties her up.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kedzie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Julie Kedzie looks rather shattered.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Julie Kedzie spins out and gets back to her feet.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Julie Kedzie.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Julie Kedzie
Solid shots!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/19 (74%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/30 (53%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Excellent battle of styles. When this was standing, Kedzie had the advantage, and did damage. But when McMann took her down, she was able to control her and do damage too. The interesting thing though is it took McMann a lot longer to accumulate the same amount of damage as Kedzie had done. So, while Kedzie won round 1, and McMann won round 2 and 3, the damage dealt at that point was practically dead even. A bit later in the fight, round 4 and moreso round 5, McMann was more effective with her ground attacks, and took the lead in damage dealt. Those later rounds almost certainly won her the fight. That, and her control. For this specific matchup, takedown defence would have helped Kedzie.
Julie Kedzie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kedzie is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Kedzie uses her strength to keep Kedzie at a disadvantage
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
Good job by McMann blocking and slipping the blows.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Sara McMann...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julie Kedzie pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left cheek
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Kedzie.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann circles around Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann isolates Julie Kedzie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Julie Kedzie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Kedzie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Kedzie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Kedzie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann forces Julie Kedzie to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann hooks Kedzie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Julie Kedzie manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to free her leg...
Kedzie doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Kedzie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kedzie wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kedzie leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Kedzie's chin with an uppercut while Kedzie lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Kedzie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kedzie wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Julie Kedzie.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kedzie's guard.
Kedzie did not see that coming! Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
They could take their toll on Kedzie.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kedzie struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Kedzie misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
but McMann manages to dodge it
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Sara McMann shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kedzie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann has seen better days.
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Brutal-looking high kick from Julie Kedzie!
McMann dodges!
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kedzie misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Kedzie from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
McMann receives a hard blow on her left leg!
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie gets control of Sara McMann's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Sara McMann shakes her off and staves off danger.
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Julie Kedzie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Not a desiderable position that Kedzie is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
Kedzie seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann isolates Julie Kedzie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Julie Kedzie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kedzie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of McMann's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kedzie pulls her arm out of danger.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Julie Kedzie lost her dominant position.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Julie Kedzie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Julie Kedzie breaks that americana attempt!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to escape from the full mount...
Kedzie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll on the ground...
McMann knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to open up Kedzie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Kedzie is trying to block them with her hands...
Kedzie's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie has a small cut in her Forehead
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a high kick!
McMann ducks under.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann jabs at Kedzie
hitting her chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann catch Julie Kedzie's left arm and tries a kimura
Julie Kedzie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Stand up! This is what Kedzie's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann sits high on Julie Kedzie's chest looking for some kind of submission
Punishing hold!
Kedzie tries to roll and Sara McMann loses her balance. That was a risky position and McMann loses the mount. Julie Kedzie gains top control.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
McMann ties her up.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kedzie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Julie Kedzie looks rather shattered.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Julie Kedzie spins out and gets back to her feet.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Julie Kedzie.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Julie Kedzie
Solid shots!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/19 (74%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/30 (53%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Excellent battle of styles. When this was standing, Kedzie had the advantage, and did damage. But when McMann took her down, she was able to control her and do damage too. The interesting thing though is it took McMann a lot longer to accumulate the same amount of damage as Kedzie had done. So, while Kedzie won round 1, and McMann won round 2 and 3, the damage dealt at that point was practically dead even. A bit later in the fight, round 4 and moreso round 5, McMann was more effective with her ground attacks, and took the lead in damage dealt. Those later rounds almost certainly won her the fight. That, and her control. For this specific matchup, takedown defence would have helped Kedzie.