Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 8:57:53 GMT -5
Sara McMann glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Jessica Andrade looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Sara McMann who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
McMann grab one of Jessica Andrade's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Sara McMann throw Andrade to the mat like a ragdoll
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Sara McMann away.
Sara McMann takes a kick to the body.
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Sara McMann away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. McMann is in open guard over Andrade now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
McMann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade tries to stand up!
McMann doesn't allow her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Stand up! This is what Andrade's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade hold her own hand and breaks McMann's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
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 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann and Andrade engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
McMann is holding Jessica Andrade's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Andrade Hyper-extended her left arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann isolates Jessica Andrade's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jessica Andrade manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Andrade is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Andrade a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
McMann uses her forearms to block the impact!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Andrade is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Andrade positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Andrade uses her strength to keep Andrade at a disadvantage
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Jessica Andrade isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Andrade lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Andrade's side.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Jessica Andrade tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Jessica Andrade's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Andrade is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Andrade grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Andrade
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Andrade's moves on the ground.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Jessica Andrade's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Jessica Andrade regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to close the guard.
Andrade put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Andrade's ribs.
Andrade blocks Sara McMann's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Jessica Andrade regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Andrade's guard...
Andrade doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Andrade tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Andrade fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Andrade looks to work from half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Andrade blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade fakes some punches
McMann ties her up.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Andrade's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Andrade uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Andrade tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Andrade launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sara McMann rolls over herself and stands up while Jessica Andrade rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Andrade sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Big mistake from Sara McMann! Andrade tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Andrade is unable to lock that and McMann breaks the lock
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Andrade steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade 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 3:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
McMann leans back...
She clobbers Jessica Andrade's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Andrade quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
That Triangle to Armbar from Jessica Andrade appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
McMann and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Andrade is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Andrade's guard...
Andrade doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Andrade attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Andrade quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 steps forward
Jessica Andrade catches her with an uppercut to the face!
McMann's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Jessica Andrade tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Andrade's neck!
Andrade pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Andrade drills Sara McMann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Andrade blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Andrade's moves.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Andrade is in open guard over McMann now.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jessica Andrade can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Jessica Andrade tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann is able to break the lock.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Andrade takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Andrade pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jessica Andrade tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade moves on the ground
Jessica Andrade moves to side mount
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Jessica Andrade looks to mount Sara McMann...
Jessica Andrade slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Sara McMann
Andrade catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
McMann's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Jessica Andrade appears to be unbreakable
McMann's arm is bent at an awful angle! Sara McMann's taps again and again
Winner is Jessica Andrade by Submission (kimura) at 4:06 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 572 s
Andrade was losing, and then she won. #BestWriteupEver
Jessica Andrade looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Sara McMann who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
McMann grab one of Jessica Andrade's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Sara McMann throw Andrade to the mat like a ragdoll
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Sara McMann away.
Sara McMann takes a kick to the body.
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Sara McMann away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
McMann is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. McMann is in open guard over Andrade now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
McMann is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade tries to stand up!
McMann doesn't allow her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Stand up! This is what Andrade's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
McMann slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade hold her own hand and breaks McMann's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
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 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann and Andrade engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
McMann is holding Jessica Andrade's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Andrade Hyper-extended her left arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann isolates Jessica Andrade's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jessica Andrade manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Andrade is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Andrade a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
McMann uses her forearms to block the impact!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Andrade is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Andrade positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Andrade uses her strength to keep Andrade at a disadvantage
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Jessica Andrade isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Andrade lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Andrade's side.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Jessica Andrade tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Jessica Andrade's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over McMann
Andrade is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
McMann fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Andrade grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Andrade
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade is moving on the ground...
McMann tries to counter Andrade's moves on the ground.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Jessica Andrade's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Jessica Andrade regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to close the guard.
Andrade put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Andrade's ribs.
Andrade blocks Sara McMann's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Jessica Andrade regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Andrade's guard...
Andrade doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Andrade tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Andrade fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Andrade looks to work from half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Andrade blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Jessica Andrade fakes some punches
McMann ties her up.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Andrade's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Andrade uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Andrade tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Andrade launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sara McMann rolls over herself and stands up while Jessica Andrade rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Andrade sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Big mistake from Sara McMann! Andrade tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Andrade is unable to lock that and McMann breaks the lock
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Andrade steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade 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 3:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
McMann leans back...
She clobbers Jessica Andrade's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Andrade quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
That Triangle to Armbar from Jessica Andrade appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
McMann and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Andrade is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Andrade
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Andrade's guard...
Andrade doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Andrade attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Andrade quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 steps forward
Jessica Andrade catches her with an uppercut to the face!
McMann's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Jessica Andrade tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Andrade's neck!
Andrade pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Andrade drills Sara McMann's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Andrade's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Andrade blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Andrade's moves.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
McMann misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Andrade is in open guard over McMann now.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jessica Andrade can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Jessica Andrade tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann is able to break the lock.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Andrade takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Andrade pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jessica Andrade tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over McMann
Andrade moves on the ground
Jessica Andrade moves to side mount
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Sara McMann
Jessica Andrade looks to mount Sara McMann...
Jessica Andrade slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Sara McMann
Andrade catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
McMann's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Jessica Andrade appears to be unbreakable
McMann's arm is bent at an awful angle! Sara McMann's taps again and again
Winner is Jessica Andrade by Submission (kimura) at 4:06 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 572 s
Andrade was losing, and then she won. #BestWriteupEver
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!