Post by The Sandmen on May 4, 2012 15:09:54 GMT -5
Nakai enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Rin Nakai raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by McMann while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rin Nakai today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Rin Nakai and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Nakai is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A left hook from Nakai
grazes the chin of McMann.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann pushes Rin Nakai against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rin Nakai struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Nakai measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rin Nakai realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Nakai moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann is in Nakai open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Rin Nakai for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give McMann time to recover. Sara McMann seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Nakai's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rin Nakai attempts to cut off McMann with punches
McMann reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nakai is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rin Nakai breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
McMann misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under McMann control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Crushing shot to Nakai's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Rin Nakai
tags McMann.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rin Nakai jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann jabs at Nakai
to no visible effect.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries a hook to the body
and hits McMann ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nakai moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nakai has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rin Nakai pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Nakai fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann is fading quickly.
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rin Nakai.
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Round 4
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Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nakai is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds McMann's thigh
Nakai fires low kicks
punishing McMann's legs repeatedly.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rin Nakai! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Rin Nakai's head...
Nakai leans out of the way.
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Nakai is in open guard over McMann now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Nakai throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann has a small cut in her Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai tries to get her arm under Sara McMann's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Sara McMann's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
McMann struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
McMann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. She tries to hold on but the pain is too much for her. She taps out!
Winner is Rin Nakai by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:53 Round 4
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/16 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1833,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 966,08
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 640 s
Rin wins. That’s all I got.
Joking. For the first round, there was lots of nothing/”feeling out”. Round 2, the engaging began, and from there, the FIGHT started. Not a bad one, really.
Rin Nakai raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by McMann while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rin Nakai today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Rin Nakai and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Nakai is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A left hook from Nakai
grazes the chin of McMann.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann pushes Rin Nakai against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rin Nakai struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Nakai measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rin Nakai realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Nakai moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann is in Nakai open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Rin Nakai for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give McMann time to recover. Sara McMann seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Nakai's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rin Nakai attempts to cut off McMann with punches
McMann reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nakai is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rin Nakai breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
McMann misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under McMann control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over McMann
Nakai tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
McMann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Crushing shot to Nakai's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nakai
McMann is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Rin Nakai tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Rin Nakai
tags McMann.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rin Nakai jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann jabs at Nakai
to no visible effect.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries a hook to the body
and hits McMann ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nakai moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nakai has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rin Nakai pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Nakai fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann is fading quickly.
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rin Nakai.
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Round 4
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Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nakai is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds McMann's thigh
Nakai fires low kicks
punishing McMann's legs repeatedly.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Rin Nakai! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Rin Nakai's head...
Nakai leans out of the way.
Nakai is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Nakai is in open guard over McMann now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over McMann
Nakai moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Nakai throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann has a small cut in her Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over McMann
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Sara McMann
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai tries to get her arm under Sara McMann's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Sara McMann's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
McMann struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
McMann's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. She tries to hold on but the pain is too much for her. She taps out!
Winner is Rin Nakai by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:53 Round 4
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/16 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1833,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 966,08
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 640 s
Rin wins. That’s all I got.
Joking. For the first round, there was lots of nothing/”feeling out”. Round 2, the engaging began, and from there, the FIGHT started. Not a bad one, really.