Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2014 15:33:21 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Sara McMann glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sexton and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sexton wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sexton moves forward and holds McMann
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann fakes a punch to Rosi Sexton ribs and the tries to trip her
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Sexton's moves on the ground.
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rosi Sexton holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sexton's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Sexton wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to McMann's left thigh
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Sexton is smart enough to block that one.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann suddenly holds Rosi Sexton's arm and tries an armbar!
Sexton can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sexton is connecting with a few punches
Sara McMann and Sexton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rosi Sexton is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Rosi Sexton.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sexton misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sexton leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rosi Sexton work her BJJ game.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Sexton staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is countered by Rosi Sexton.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sexton leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rosi Sexton! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rosi Sexton doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rosi Sexton.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Rosi Sexton to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
McMann tries to get a hook in!
Sexton rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sexton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Rosi Sexton sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as McMann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is in open guard over Sexton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sexton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rosi Sexton throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. 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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Sexton is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann throws an uppercut
Sexton slips it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Sexton.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to escape from the full mount...
Sexton struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Rosi Sexton to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Sexton control.
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sexton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton 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 2:15 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rosi Sexton!
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Rosi Sexton jumps back and jabs
Sexton seems staggered and Sara McMann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sexton avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
McMann's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
McMann holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sexton misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side 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 4
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McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sexton creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Rosi Sexton who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Sara McMann's ribs!
Sara McMann's ribs shows the damage! Rosi Sexton is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and advance towards Sexton trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Sara McMann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sexton
McMann shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rosi Sexton pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rosi Sexton sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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 Sexton
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rosi Sexton jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in McMann open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground
Rosi Sexton moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Some nice shots from Rosi Sexton
that stun McMann.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton 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!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann has punished Sexton very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Sexton 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering her!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann hovers above Sexton
Rosi Sexton stops her from throwing strikes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sexton is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
Rosi Sexton wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Sara McMann
misses its target.
McMann looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
McMann pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
I think Sara McMann needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
McMann has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 25/30 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 882,93
Clinch Damage 22,4
Ground Damage 225,87
Time on the ground 989 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 596,44
Clinch Damage 44,79
Ground Damage 141,33
Time on the ground 989 s
Left the damage in there. This was a weird fight. It started out looking like it would be good. They were evenly matched. But then they didn’t do any damage to each other. They basically just took each other down...did nothing, got up...did nothing, then wrestled and did nothing. The big killer here for both women was stamina. They both need it bad. They exhausted each other about half way through the 3rd (and both were tired mid-2nd). Late in the fight, though, Sexton (who had been leading in damage dished out the whole fight) turned it up a notch and did some more go-ahead damage. Nor sure why the judges gave it to McMann, but I guess the takedowns meant more than the damage did.
Sara McMann glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sexton and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sexton wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sexton moves forward and holds McMann
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann fakes a punch to Rosi Sexton ribs and the tries to trip her
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Sexton's moves on the ground.
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rosi Sexton holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sexton's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Sexton wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to McMann's left thigh
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Sexton is smart enough to block that one.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann suddenly holds Rosi Sexton's arm and tries an armbar!
Sexton can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sexton is connecting with a few punches
Sara McMann and Sexton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rosi Sexton is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Rosi Sexton.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sexton misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sexton leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rosi Sexton work her BJJ game.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Sexton staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is countered by Rosi Sexton.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sexton leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rosi Sexton! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rosi Sexton doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rosi Sexton.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Rosi Sexton to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
McMann tries to get a hook in!
Sexton rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sexton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Rosi Sexton sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sexton cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as McMann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is in open guard over Sexton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sexton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rosi Sexton throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. 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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Sexton is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Rosi Sexton
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann throws an uppercut
Sexton slips it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Sexton.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to escape from the full mount...
Sexton struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Rosi Sexton to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Sexton control.
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sexton has given her back to Sara McMann who is trying to get one hook in!
Sexton struggles in the ground trying to break McMann's control
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sexton manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton 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 2:15 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rosi Sexton!
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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Rosi Sexton jumps back and jabs
Sexton seems staggered and Sara McMann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sexton avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
McMann's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
McMann holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sexton misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side 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 4
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McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sexton creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Rosi Sexton who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Sara McMann's ribs!
Sara McMann's ribs shows the damage! Rosi Sexton is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and advance towards Sexton trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Sara McMann leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sexton
McMann shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rosi Sexton pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rosi Sexton sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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 Sexton
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rosi Sexton jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in McMann open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground
Rosi Sexton moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Some nice shots from Rosi Sexton
that stun McMann.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton 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!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann has punished Sexton very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Sexton 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is cheering her!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann hovers above Sexton
Rosi Sexton stops her from throwing strikes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sexton is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Rosi Sexton has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann tries to open up Rosi Sexton's defense faking a few punches.
Rosi Sexton wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Dan Miragliotta 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Sara McMann
misses its target.
McMann looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
McMann pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
I think Sara McMann needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
McMann has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 25/30 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 17/29 (59%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 882,93
Clinch Damage 22,4
Ground Damage 225,87
Time on the ground 989 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 596,44
Clinch Damage 44,79
Ground Damage 141,33
Time on the ground 989 s
Left the damage in there. This was a weird fight. It started out looking like it would be good. They were evenly matched. But then they didn’t do any damage to each other. They basically just took each other down...did nothing, got up...did nothing, then wrestled and did nothing. The big killer here for both women was stamina. They both need it bad. They exhausted each other about half way through the 3rd (and both were tired mid-2nd). Late in the fight, though, Sexton (who had been leading in damage dished out the whole fight) turned it up a notch and did some more go-ahead damage. Nor sure why the judges gave it to McMann, but I guess the takedowns meant more than the damage did.