Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2013 14:23:44 GMT -5
Sara McMann looks very relaxed.
Rin Nakai 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Rin Nakai touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rin Nakai is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills McMann manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Rin Nakai moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakai succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Nakai's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nakai struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
McMann steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
McMann tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakai in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nakai is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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McMann looks to be in very good shape.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Nakai quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rin Nakai is measuring McMann with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nakai's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Rin Nakai
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Nakai blocks them effectively.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nakai blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nakai is countered by Sara McMann.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Nakai is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Solid low kick from Rin Nakai.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A right hand from Sara McMann
gets deflected.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
McMann stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Rin Nakai is coming in again!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Rin Nakai.
McMann staggers backwards. Nakai wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai is in McMann open guard now
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to turn away and scramble out. Rin Nakai takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Sara McMann spins out and gets back to her feet.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds McMann
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by McMann who is trying to punish Rin Nakai's ribs with a few punches.
Nakai brings her opponent closer and blocks McMann's punches.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai 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 open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rin Nakai regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rin Nakai and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rin Nakai is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
McMann blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by McMann followed by a hard jab
Rin Nakai stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Nakai
that lands on McMann's face like a cannon ball!
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Nakai uses her strength to keep Nakai at a disadvantage
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann creates enough space to control Rin Nakai's leg.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to get her arm under Sara McMann's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Sara McMann's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Nakai is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
Nakai has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
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 steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rin Nakai! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Nakai is in open guard over McMann now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rin Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give McMann time to recover. Sara McMann seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Nakai to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Rin Nakai's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Rin Nakai and ends up on top!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Nakai ties her up.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nakai's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rin Nakai fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 8/23 (35%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1079 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1068 s
McMann came on strong, but faded, and Rin took over for rounds 2-4. Round 5 both were too exhausted to do anything. Not much happened there.
Rin Nakai 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Rin Nakai touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rin Nakai is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills McMann manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Rin Nakai moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakai succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Nakai's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nakai struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
McMann steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
McMann tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakai in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nakai is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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McMann looks to be in very good shape.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Nakai quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rin Nakai is measuring McMann with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nakai's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Rin Nakai
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Nakai blocks them effectively.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nakai blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nakai is countered by Sara McMann.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Nakai is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Solid low kick from Rin Nakai.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A right hand from Sara McMann
gets deflected.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
McMann stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Rin Nakai is coming in again!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Rin Nakai.
McMann staggers backwards. Nakai wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai is in McMann open guard now
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to turn away and scramble out. Rin Nakai takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Sara McMann spins out and gets back to her feet.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds McMann
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by McMann who is trying to punish Rin Nakai's ribs with a few punches.
Nakai brings her opponent closer and blocks McMann's punches.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai 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 open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rin Nakai regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Rin Nakai and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rin Nakai is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
McMann blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by McMann followed by a hard jab
Rin Nakai stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Nakai
that lands on McMann's face like a cannon ball!
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Nakai uses her strength to keep Nakai at a disadvantage
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann creates enough space to control Rin Nakai's leg.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to get her arm under Sara McMann's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Sara McMann's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Nakai is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
Nakai has one of her arm over Sara McMann's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
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 steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rin Nakai! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Nakai is in open guard over McMann now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rin Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give McMann time to recover. Sara McMann seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Nakai to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Rin Nakai's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Rin Nakai and ends up on top!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Nakai ties her up.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nakai's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rin Nakai fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 8/23 (35%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1079 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1068 s
McMann came on strong, but faded, and Rin took over for rounds 2-4. Round 5 both were too exhausted to do anything. Not much happened there.