Post by The Sandmen on Aug 24, 2019 22:06:40 GMT -5
Alexis Davis looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexis Davis is setting up a throw
She nearly drops McMann on her head!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Alexis Davis is taking the best of the fight.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Sara McMann
connects with Davis.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks Sara McMann's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Davis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
Sara McMann pushes Davis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Davis wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Davis wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann pushes Alexis Davis back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Davis 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 half guard over Davis
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Davis tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Davis struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Alexis Davis back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
Davis tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Davis is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis 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 Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Alexis Davis is unable to take her down
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Davis is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis 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 Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
McMann sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis 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 Davis
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sara McMann rolls over herself and stands up while Alexis Davis rolls on her back.
John McCarthy 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Alexis Davis pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Alexis Davis's head... Tight guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to get a side mount...
McMann wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Every time Sara McMann attempts to get inside
Davis misses with a low kick.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Davis suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexis Davis!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McMann struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Davis knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
McMann struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to free her leg...
McMann doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Davis moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy 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 4
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Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
McMann Hyper-extended her left arm
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Davis staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Davis seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann knows her opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Alexis Davis is having a nightmare! John McCarthy watches for the moment she has to end this!
Davis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Left cheek
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Davis staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis tries a hook to the body
but McMann manages to dodge it
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Davis sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Davis 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.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. McMann steps for a throw
Davis stays on her feet
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Davis circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Davis and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis fakes a move and moves laterally.
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Sara McMann pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by McMann who is trying to punish Alexis Davis's ribs with a few punches.
Davis brings her opponent closer and blocks McMann's punches.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Davis is connecting with a few punches
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexis Davis work her BJJ game.
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
A punch from Alexis Davis
whizzes past McMann.
Sara McMann and Davis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
McMann throws a body kick.
Blocked by Davis.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Davis sprawls and remains on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Davis is connecting with a few punches
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
deflected by Davis.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexis Davis rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann
Davis tries to end this with a RNC!
McMann manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to free her leg...
Davis rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Hard blow to Davis's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Alexis Davis slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Alexis Davis, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Deep breaths from Alexis Davis 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 Davis
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis 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 Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexis Davis is setting up a throw
She nearly drops McMann on her head!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
As the fight continues it seems that Alexis Davis is taking the best of the fight.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Sara McMann
connects with Davis.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks Sara McMann's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Davis's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
Sara McMann pushes Davis's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Davis wraps her legs while she holds Sara McMann's head... Tight guard!
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Davis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Davis wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Alexis Davis sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann pushes Alexis Davis back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Davis 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 half guard over Davis
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Davis tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Davis struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Alexis Davis back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexis Davis tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
Davis tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Davis is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis 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 Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Alexis Davis is unable to take her down
Davis decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Davis is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis 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 Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
McMann sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis 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 Davis
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sara McMann rolls over herself and stands up while Alexis Davis rolls on her back.
John McCarthy 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Alexis Davis pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Alexis Davis's head... Tight guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to get a side mount...
McMann wraps her leg around Alexis Davis leg and prevents her from moving.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Every time Sara McMann attempts to get inside
Davis misses with a low kick.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Davis suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexis Davis!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McMann struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Davis knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
McMann struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Davis ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Davis blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis tries to free her leg...
McMann doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexis Davis breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Davis moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexis Davis holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Davis waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Alexis Davis is on half guard!
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy 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 4
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Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
McMann Hyper-extended her left arm
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Davis staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Davis seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann knows her opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Alexis Davis is having a nightmare! John McCarthy watches for the moment she has to end this!
Davis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Davis has a small cut in her Left cheek
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Davis staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Davis is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis tries a hook to the body
but McMann manages to dodge it
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Davis sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Davis breaks free.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Davis 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.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Davis is trying to counter now!
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. McMann steps for a throw
Davis stays on her feet
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Davis circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Davis and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis fakes a move and moves laterally.
Davis moves forward looking for some action
Alexis Davis shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Sara McMann pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by McMann who is trying to punish Alexis Davis's ribs with a few punches.
Davis brings her opponent closer and blocks McMann's punches.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Davis is connecting with a few punches
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexis Davis work her BJJ game.
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
A punch from Alexis Davis
whizzes past McMann.
Sara McMann and Davis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
McMann throws a body kick.
Blocked by Davis.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Davis sprawls and remains on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Davis is connecting with a few punches
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
deflected by Davis.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexis Davis rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann
Davis tries to end this with a RNC!
McMann manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to free her leg...
Davis rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Hard blow to Davis's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexis Davis can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Alexis Davis slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
Davis blocks those punches
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Davis goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Alexis Davis, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexis Davis to fight back!
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Deep breaths from Alexis Davis 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 Davis
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis 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 Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1045 s