Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2017 10:46:29 GMT -5
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Amanda Nunes looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Nunes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nunes leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Nunes measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Amanda Nunes a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Nunes rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills McMann manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nunes
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nunes catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes isolates Sara McMann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sara McMann is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Nunes in her guard...
Amanda Nunes rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Amanda Nunes a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nunes is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Nunes to fight back!
Good looking punches from Amanda Nunes on the ground
deflected by McMann.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Amanda Nunes in her guard.
Amanda Nunes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard McMann's abdomen
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Nunes misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Nunes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nunes blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over McMann
Amanda Nunes tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Amanda Nunes passes momentarily but Sara McMann sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over McMann
Nunes is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Nunes uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nunes Hyper-extended her arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Sara McMann storms over Nunes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nunes's face with her elbows!
Nunes has a small cut in her Left eye
Amanda Nunes seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Nunes breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 2
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McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann tries to open up Amanda Nunes's defense faking a few punches.
Amanda Nunes wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Nunes looks to counter!
Amanda Nunes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nunes's guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Nunes cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as McMann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Nunes tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nunes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nunes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann storms over Nunes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nunes's face with her elbows!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Nunes 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 half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Nunes breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
McMann tries to stand up!
Nunes doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Amanda Nunes. 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.
Nunes studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Amanda Nunes!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nunes misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann tries to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Amanda Nunes regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Amanda Nunes goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Amanda Nunes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Nunes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Nunes pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Amanda Nunes sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nunes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nunes's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Nunes uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nunes tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nunes tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Amanda Nunes!
McMann ducks under...
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Amanda Nunes is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Amanda Nunes goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nunes looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nunes.
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 3
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Nunes showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Amanda Nunes! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann kicks her legs trying to keep Amanda Nunes away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
0:33 Round 3 and Nunes is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nunes launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Nunes launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Amanda Nunes's head...
It lands flush with Amanda Nunes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Amanda Nunes steps back and allows McMann to get back to her feet.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Amanda Nunes charges at McMann throwing flurries left and right.
Sara McMann gets out of the way.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann isolates Amanda Nunes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Amanda Nunes manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nunes pulls her arm out of danger.
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over McMann
Nunes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Nunes for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Nunes to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Nunes!
Some big punches are landing!
Amanda Nunes throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann is in open guard over Nunes... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nunes rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The two exchange wildly
Nunes is connecting with a few punches
McMann leads with a punch
Amanda Nunes avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Nunes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Amanda Nunes jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Nunes's face
Nunes shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann launches a barrage of elbows over Nunes's face!
Amanda Nunes blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Amanda Nunes
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Some nice shots from Amanda Nunes
that stun McMann.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Nunes looks to counter!
Nunes moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
McMann Hyper-extended her left arm
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Amanda Nunes appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Amanda Nunes doesn't break the lock and Sara McMann is running out of time!
McMann struggles to free herself
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sara McMann loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Amanda Nunes by Submission (armbar) at 1:16 Round 4
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 2/10 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/1 (1100%)
GnP strikes 9/27 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 26/38 (68%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 524 s
Amanda Nunes looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Nunes move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nunes leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Nunes measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Amanda Nunes a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Nunes rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills McMann manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nunes
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nunes catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes isolates Sara McMann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sara McMann is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Nunes in her guard...
Amanda Nunes rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Amanda Nunes a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nunes is unable to move under McMann control.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Nunes to fight back!
Good looking punches from Amanda Nunes on the ground
deflected by McMann.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Nunes is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Nunes controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Amanda Nunes in her guard.
Amanda Nunes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Nunes is in side mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard McMann's abdomen
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Amanda Nunes takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Nunes misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Nunes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nunes blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Amanda Nunes is in half guard over McMann
Amanda Nunes tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Amanda Nunes passes momentarily but Sara McMann sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Nunes is in closed guard over McMann
Nunes is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Nunes uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nunes Hyper-extended her arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Sara McMann storms over Nunes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nunes's face with her elbows!
Nunes has a small cut in her Left eye
Amanda Nunes seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Nunes breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 2
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McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann tries to open up Amanda Nunes's defense faking a few punches.
Amanda Nunes wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Nunes looks to counter!
Amanda Nunes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
McMann blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nunes's guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Nunes cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as McMann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Nunes tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nunes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nunes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann storms over Nunes with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Nunes's face with her elbows!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Nunes 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 half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Nunes breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
McMann tries to stand up!
Nunes doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Amanda Nunes. 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.
Nunes studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Amanda Nunes!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nunes misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann tries to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Amanda Nunes regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
Sara McMann is looking to pass Amanda Nunes's guard...
Amanda Nunes has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Amanda Nunes goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Amanda Nunes runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Nunes is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Nunes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Nunes pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Amanda Nunes sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nunes throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Amanda Nunes is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Nunes's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Nunes uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nunes tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nunes tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Amanda Nunes!
McMann ducks under...
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Amanda Nunes is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Amanda Nunes goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nunes looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nunes.
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 3
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Nunes showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Amanda Nunes! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann kicks her legs trying to keep Amanda Nunes away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
0:33 Round 3 and Nunes is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nunes launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Nunes launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Amanda Nunes's head...
It lands flush with Amanda Nunes's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Nunes is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Amanda Nunes steps back and allows McMann to get back to her feet.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Amanda Nunes charges at McMann throwing flurries left and right.
Sara McMann gets out of the way.
Nunes clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Nunes
Sara McMann isolates Amanda Nunes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Amanda Nunes manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nunes pulls her arm out of danger.
Amanda Nunes is in open guard over McMann
Nunes is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Nunes for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
McMann is holding Amanda Nunes's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Nunes shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Nunes to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Nunes!
Some big punches are landing!
Amanda Nunes throws a looping right hand...
That lands on McMann's chin! That stops McMann in her tracks!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Amanda Nunes launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann is in open guard over Nunes... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nunes rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The two exchange wildly
Nunes is connecting with a few punches
McMann leads with a punch
Amanda Nunes avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Nunes takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Amanda Nunes jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Nunes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Nunes's face
Nunes shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann launches a barrage of elbows over Nunes's face!
Amanda Nunes blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann is in closed guard... Nunes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Amanda Nunes
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Some nice shots from Amanda Nunes
that stun McMann.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nunes is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Nunes
Nunes tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Nunes
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Nunes's guard...
Nunes doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Nunes looks to counter!
Nunes moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
McMann Hyper-extended her left arm
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Amanda Nunes appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Amanda Nunes doesn't break the lock and Sara McMann is running out of time!
McMann struggles to free herself
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sara McMann loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Amanda Nunes by Submission (armbar) at 1:16 Round 4
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 2/10 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/1 (1100%)
GnP strikes 9/27 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Amanda Nunes
Punches 26/38 (68%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 524 s