Post by The Sandmen on Dec 29, 2013 21:18:21 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie shifts back and forth nervously.
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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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Kyra Gracie and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann rolls and she's now on half guard over Kyra Gracie. Nice reversal.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Gracie in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes McMann's left cheek.
Gracie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gracie is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sara McMann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gracie who put distance between them
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann tries to improve position.
Gracie adjusts and closes her guard.
John McCarthy 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 2
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McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Sara McMann is in Gracie open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Gracie is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie cartwheels towards McMann!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Sara McMann.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kyra Gracie hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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.
Gracie is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
McMann seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
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 Gracie
Gracie works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Sara McMann seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Gracie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gracie tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Sara McMann seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Kyra Gracie!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie 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 Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! McMann tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to get her arm under Kyra Gracie's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kyra Gracie's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kyra Gracie easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann isolates Kyra Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in McMann open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sara McMann has seen better days.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Gracie ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Gracie.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes McMann's right cheek.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gracie doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Kyra Gracie's lock! This is over! McMann didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Kimura) at 1:40 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
I do not understand what happened here. McMann (who has crazy low health and stamina), was killing it with strong offence, constant takedowns, and decent submission offense. Perhaps she tuckered herself out, and left an opening for submission ace Kyra, but Kyra locked in the kimura and finished Sara up. A big win, considering how badly she was getting beaten moving into the 4th.
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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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Kyra Gracie and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann rolls and she's now on half guard over Kyra Gracie. Nice reversal.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Gracie
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Gracie in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes McMann's left cheek.
Gracie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gracie is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sara McMann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gracie who put distance between them
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann tries to improve position.
Gracie adjusts and closes her guard.
John McCarthy 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 2
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McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Sara McMann is in Gracie open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Gracie is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie cartwheels towards McMann!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Sara McMann.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kyra Gracie hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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.
Gracie is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
McMann seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
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 Gracie
Gracie works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Sara McMann seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Gracie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gracie tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Sara McMann seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Kyra Gracie!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie 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 Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! McMann tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to get her arm under Kyra Gracie's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kyra Gracie's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kyra Gracie easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Sara McMann isolates Kyra Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in McMann open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sara McMann has seen better days.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over McMann
Gracie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Gracie ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over McMann
Gracie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over McMann
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Gracie.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes McMann's right cheek.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gracie doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Kyra Gracie's lock! This is over! McMann didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Kimura) at 1:40 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 7/11 (64%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
I do not understand what happened here. McMann (who has crazy low health and stamina), was killing it with strong offence, constant takedowns, and decent submission offense. Perhaps she tuckered herself out, and left an opening for submission ace Kyra, but Kyra locked in the kimura and finished Sara up. A big win, considering how badly she was getting beaten moving into the 4th.