Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2016 8:51:58 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by D'Auguste while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Amanda Buckner is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Laura D'Auguste is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as D'Auguste can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner is in D'Auguste open guard now
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg...
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Amanda Buckner
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Laura D'Auguste!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
D'Auguste and Buckner circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
miss their mark.
Body kick by Laura D'Auguste...
is blocked.
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner tries a hook to the body
but D'Auguste manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
that stun Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
A punch from Amanda Buckner
grazes D'Auguste's right cheek.
D'Auguste's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Laura D'Auguste didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to D'Auguste's mid-section, she seems hurt
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
D'Auguste seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
That punishment by Amanda Buckner has left D'Auguste staggered! Amanda Buckner should try push forward now and finish this!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
D'Auguste is covering herself! Buckner tries to force the situation and D'Auguste clumsily gives her back!
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to get her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Laura D'Auguste's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Laura D'Auguste easily defends the attempt.
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner slides her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Laura D'Auguste pulls down on Amanda Buckner's hand and staves off danger
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under D'Auguste control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Laura D'Auguste, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Buckner is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste launches a few weak punches
Buckner blocks them effectively.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Laura D'Auguste attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a move and moves laterally.
Laura D'Auguste swings...
...no good.
D'Auguste misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes D'Auguste's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Stand up! This is what D'Auguste's cornermen are shouting. Amanda Buckner is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
D'Auguste struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner tries to get a side mount...
D'Auguste wraps her leg around Amanda Buckner leg and prevents her from moving.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
Laura D'Auguste tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner holds Laura D'Auguste's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Laura D'Auguste uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Laura D'Auguste goes with a looping right hand while Amanda Buckner jumps back and jabs
D'Auguste only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Amanda Buckner has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Some big punches are landing!
Buckner's Chin is beginning to swell
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste has seen better days.
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
D'Auguste closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
D'Auguste breaks the lock showing some skills...
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as D'Auguste can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
D'Auguste has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under D'Auguste control.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
D'Auguste locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Auguste goes to the body...
her punches graze Buckner's arm.
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Amanda Buckner swings and D'Auguste has to retreat
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on D'Auguste's chin
Good movement from D'Auguste
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Laura D'Auguste circles around Buckner
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to engage and backpedals
D'Auguste steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
D'Auguste launches a flurry of punches
Buckner slips out of danger.
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Laura D'Auguste closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Surprise roundhouse punch by D'Auguste.
It looks like Buckner was hit by a bus!
Every time Laura D'Auguste attempts to get inside
Buckner misses with a low kick.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Buckner.
D'Auguste misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Laura D'Auguste has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
D'Auguste launches a stiff jab!
Buckner ducks that one.
D'Auguste showing excellent timing, blasts Amanda Buckner with a right hand.
Great hook by Laura D'Auguste! Amanda Buckner is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
D'Auguste is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
D'Auguste moves backwards and gestures for Amanda Buckner to stand up.
Buckner climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Buckner launches a kick
D'Auguste checks it and keeps distance.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner fires an unorthodox punch to D'Auguste's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Buckner continues in closed guard
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
D'Auguste leans and gets Amanda Buckner's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Amanda Buckner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Amanda Buckner work her BJJ game.
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Buckner blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste hold her own hand and breaks Buckner's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Buckner
Laura D'Auguste pushes Amanda Buckner against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Amanda Buckner struggles not allowing Laura D'Auguste improve her position.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Buckner tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
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Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Deep breaths from Amanda Buckner who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
That hit D'Auguste who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
D'Auguste ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Buckner's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner isolates Laura D'Auguste's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Laura D'Auguste is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Amanda Buckner sits high on Laura D'Auguste's chest and pulls her leg underneath D'Auguste's head. There's the triangle attempt!
D'Auguste tries to roll out. She's too quick for Amanda Buckner and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Buckner and it cost her top position.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Laura D'Auguste uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
that nearly tags Buckner.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste works on the ground with her fingers over Buckner's face
Buckner shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
D'Auguste closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Laura D'Auguste didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Buckner tries to escape from the closed guard
Buckner succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner suddenly holds Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Buckner tries to open up D'Auguste with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and D'Auguste is trying to block them with her hands...
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner suddenly holds Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Buckner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Buckner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
Buckner knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
BJJ! That is what must be passing through D'Auguste's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks D'Auguste's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Amanda Buckner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1031 s
Reasonably even fight. Buckner took it slow and gradual. Laura had decent fight times though.
Amanda Buckner is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Laura D'Auguste is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as D'Auguste can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner is in D'Auguste open guard now
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg...
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Auguste's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Amanda Buckner
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Laura D'Auguste!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
D'Auguste and Buckner circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
miss their mark.
Body kick by Laura D'Auguste...
is blocked.
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner tries a hook to the body
but D'Auguste manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Laura D'Auguste
that stun Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
A punch from Amanda Buckner
grazes D'Auguste's right cheek.
D'Auguste's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Laura D'Auguste didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to D'Auguste's mid-section, she seems hurt
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
D'Auguste seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
That punishment by Amanda Buckner has left D'Auguste staggered! Amanda Buckner should try push forward now and finish this!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
D'Auguste is covering herself! Buckner tries to force the situation and D'Auguste clumsily gives her back!
Laura D'Auguste seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Amanda Buckner!
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to get her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Laura D'Auguste's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Laura D'Auguste easily defends the attempt.
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner slides her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Laura D'Auguste pulls down on Amanda Buckner's hand and staves off danger
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under D'Auguste control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Laura D'Auguste, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Buckner is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste launches a few weak punches
Buckner blocks them effectively.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Laura D'Auguste attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a move and moves laterally.
Laura D'Auguste swings...
...no good.
D'Auguste misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes D'Auguste's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Stand up! This is what D'Auguste's cornermen are shouting. Amanda Buckner is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
D'Auguste struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner tries to get a side mount...
D'Auguste wraps her leg around Amanda Buckner leg and prevents her from moving.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Laura D'Auguste gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
Laura D'Auguste tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner holds Laura D'Auguste's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Laura D'Auguste uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Laura D'Auguste goes with a looping right hand while Amanda Buckner jumps back and jabs
D'Auguste only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Amanda Buckner has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from D'Auguste!
Some big punches are landing!
Buckner's Chin is beginning to swell
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste has seen better days.
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
D'Auguste closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
D'Auguste breaks the lock showing some skills...
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as D'Auguste can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
D'Auguste has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under D'Auguste control.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
D'Auguste locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Auguste goes to the body...
her punches graze Buckner's arm.
Laura D'Auguste tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Amanda Buckner swings and D'Auguste has to retreat
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on D'Auguste's chin
Good movement from D'Auguste
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Laura D'Auguste circles around Buckner
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to engage and backpedals
D'Auguste steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
D'Auguste launches a flurry of punches
Buckner slips out of danger.
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Laura D'Auguste closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Surprise roundhouse punch by D'Auguste.
It looks like Buckner was hit by a bus!
Every time Laura D'Auguste attempts to get inside
Buckner misses with a low kick.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Buckner.
D'Auguste misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Laura D'Auguste has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
D'Auguste launches a stiff jab!
Buckner ducks that one.
D'Auguste showing excellent timing, blasts Amanda Buckner with a right hand.
Great hook by Laura D'Auguste! Amanda Buckner is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
D'Auguste is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
D'Auguste moves backwards and gestures for Amanda Buckner to stand up.
Buckner climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Buckner launches a kick
D'Auguste checks it and keeps distance.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner fires an unorthodox punch to D'Auguste's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and Buckner continues in closed guard
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Auguste clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
D'Auguste leans and gets Amanda Buckner's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Buckner tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Amanda Buckner fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
D'Auguste goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Amanda Buckner work her BJJ game.
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Buckner blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste hold her own hand and breaks Buckner's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Laura D'Auguste is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Laura D'Auguste in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over Buckner
Laura D'Auguste pushes Amanda Buckner against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Amanda Buckner struggles not allowing Laura D'Auguste improve her position.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Buckner tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Deep breaths from Amanda Buckner who tries a hammer punch to D'Auguste's ribs.
That hit D'Auguste who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
D'Auguste ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Buckner's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner isolates Laura D'Auguste's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Laura D'Auguste is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Amanda Buckner sits high on Laura D'Auguste's chest and pulls her leg underneath D'Auguste's head. There's the triangle attempt!
D'Auguste tries to roll out. She's too quick for Amanda Buckner and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Buckner and it cost her top position.
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Laura D'Auguste uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
that nearly tags Buckner.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste works on the ground with her fingers over Buckner's face
Buckner shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
D'Auguste closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes Laura D'Auguste against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Buckner jumps and tries to free her leg! D'Auguste doesn't allow this but Amanda Buckner is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Laura D'Auguste tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Laura D'Auguste didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Buckner tries to escape from the closed guard
Buckner succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over D'Auguste
Buckner moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner pushes D'Auguste's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! D'Auguste is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner suddenly holds Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Buckner tries to open up D'Auguste with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and D'Auguste is trying to block them with her hands...
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Buckner suddenly holds Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over Buckner
D'Auguste is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Buckner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Buckner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Amanda Buckner is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Laura D'Auguste.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
Buckner knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
BJJ! That is what must be passing through D'Auguste's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Auguste holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks D'Auguste's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Amanda Buckner by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1031 s
Reasonably even fight. Buckner took it slow and gradual. Laura had decent fight times though.