Post by The Sandmen on Jan 17, 2018 21:01:03 GMT -5
Sara McMann looks very relaxed.
Miriam Nakamoto is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Nakamoto tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakamoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann shoots and grab Miriam Nakamoto's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Nakamoto sprawl and remain on her feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nakamoto.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nakamoto is able to break the lock.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Miriam Nakamoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann pushes Miriam Nakamoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Miriam Nakamoto struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakamoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Miriam Nakamoto. 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.
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakamoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes McMann into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nakamoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Nakamoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by McMann.
McMann moves to shoot
Nakamoto misses a knee.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann is holding Miriam Nakamoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nakamoto has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto shoots and grab one of Sara McMann's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Sara McMann sprawls and remain on her feet
The fighters are clinching.
McMann gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Miriam Nakamoto doesn't let Sara McMann get in on her legs.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Sara McMann brings Miriam Nakamoto down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Miriam Nakamoto regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann moves to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann viciously slams hammer blows to Nakamoto's face!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
That hit McMann who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over McMann
Nakamoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Miriam Nakamoto in closed guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over McMann
Miriam Nakamoto throws a lot of punches
with little effect. McMann is doing a great job covering herself up.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miriam Nakamoto and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Sara McMann.
Nakamoto winces a bit.
McMann cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakamoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Nakamoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakamoto is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto takes a break to breathe while holding Sara McMann.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Low kick by Sara McMann to maintain her distance.
That hits Miriam Nakamoto's ankle
Nakamoto hyper-extended her left leg
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miriam Nakamoto looks to counter!
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Nakamoto who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Sara McMann's face!
Sara McMann and Nakamoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miriam Nakamoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miriam Nakamoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches McMann's knee!
Some counter punches against Miriam Nakamoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Nakamoto breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to show some ground skills
Miriam Nakamoto put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann tries to open up Miriam Nakamoto's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakamoto in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakamoto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miriam Nakamoto rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann is holding Miriam Nakamoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Miriam Nakamoto towards McMann
Nakamoto misses the target terribly
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Miriam Nakamoto.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sara McMann and Nakamoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sara McMann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Nakamoto launches a stiff jab!
McMann ducks that one.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Nakamoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Incredible haymaker from Miriam Nakamoto!
It misses by a mile.
Middle kick from Nakamoto.
The kick just misses.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
A punch from Sara McMann
grazes Nakamoto's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Right cheek
Quick hook by Miriam Nakamoto
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Right eye
McMann moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
McMann moves forward and holds Nakamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann grab one of Miriam Nakamoto's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Nakamoto done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto closed her guard around Sara McMann.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Nakamoto ties her up.
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann wants to finish her opponent on the ground
McMann drills Miriam Nakamoto's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
She locks it in! Miriam Nakamoto is forced to tap!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (Americana) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 11/23 (48%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 13/15 (87%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Nakamoto dominated, then became exhausted from poor stamina management, and McMann (who managed her stamina very effectively) took over and shredded Nakamoto for the relatively quick and easy win at that point.
Miriam Nakamoto is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Nakamoto tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakamoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann shoots and grab Miriam Nakamoto's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Nakamoto sprawl and remain on her feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nakamoto.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nakamoto is able to break the lock.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Miriam Nakamoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann pushes Miriam Nakamoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Miriam Nakamoto struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakamoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Miriam Nakamoto. 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.
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakamoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes McMann into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nakamoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Nakamoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by McMann.
McMann moves to shoot
Nakamoto misses a knee.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann is holding Miriam Nakamoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nakamoto has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto shoots and grab one of Sara McMann's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Sara McMann sprawls and remain on her feet
The fighters are clinching.
McMann gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Miriam Nakamoto doesn't let Sara McMann get in on her legs.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Miriam Nakamoto to fight back!
Miriam Nakamoto locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Sara McMann brings Miriam Nakamoto down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Miriam Nakamoto regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann moves to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann viciously slams hammer blows to Nakamoto's face!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
That hit McMann who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Miriam Nakamoto in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over McMann
Nakamoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Miriam Nakamoto in closed guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over McMann
Miriam Nakamoto throws a lot of punches
with little effect. McMann is doing a great job covering herself up.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miriam Nakamoto and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Sara McMann.
Nakamoto winces a bit.
McMann cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakamoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Nakamoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakamoto is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Nakamoto doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on McMann's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto takes a break to breathe while holding Sara McMann.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Low kick by Sara McMann to maintain her distance.
That hits Miriam Nakamoto's ankle
Nakamoto hyper-extended her left leg
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miriam Nakamoto looks to counter!
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Nakamoto who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Sara McMann's face!
Sara McMann and Nakamoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miriam Nakamoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miriam Nakamoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches McMann's knee!
Some counter punches against Miriam Nakamoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Nakamoto breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to show some ground skills
Miriam Nakamoto put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann tries to open up Miriam Nakamoto's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakamoto in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakamoto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakamoto
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miriam Nakamoto rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann is holding Miriam Nakamoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miriam Nakamoto shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakamoto moves forward looking for some action
Miriam Nakamoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Miriam Nakamoto towards McMann
Nakamoto misses the target terribly
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Miriam Nakamoto.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sara McMann and Nakamoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sara McMann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Nakamoto launches a stiff jab!
McMann ducks that one.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Nakamoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Incredible haymaker from Miriam Nakamoto!
It misses by a mile.
Middle kick from Nakamoto.
The kick just misses.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
A punch from Sara McMann
grazes Nakamoto's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Right cheek
Quick hook by Miriam Nakamoto
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Right eye
McMann moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
McMann moves forward and holds Nakamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann grab one of Miriam Nakamoto's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Nakamoto done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakamoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakamoto
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto closed her guard around Sara McMann.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Nakamoto ties her up.
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann wants to finish her opponent on the ground
McMann drills Miriam Nakamoto's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
McMann is in closed guard... Nakamoto tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miriam Nakamoto attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Miriam Nakamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Miriam Nakamoto and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
She locks it in! Miriam Nakamoto is forced to tap!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (Americana) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 11/23 (48%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 13/15 (87%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 336 s
Nakamoto dominated, then became exhausted from poor stamina management, and McMann (who managed her stamina very effectively) took over and shredded Nakamoto for the relatively quick and easy win at that point.