Post by The Sandmen on Sept 18, 2019 22:39:54 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Sexton breaks free.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Rosi Sexton spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Sexton uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sexton struggles to free herself
Sexton hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Sexton hyper-extended her left leg
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann pushes Sexton's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sexton rolls and she's now on half guard over Sara McMann. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sexton tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Rosi Sexton is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sexton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sexton is countered by Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rosi Sexton cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Sexton'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 attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... Sexton was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sexton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann forces Rosi Sexton to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve position.
Sexton adjusts and closes her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sexton's ribs.
Sexton is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter McMann's moves on the ground.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Rosi Sexton spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sexton's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann isolates Rosi Sexton's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rosi Sexton manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
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 3
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0:09 Round 3 and Sexton is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rosi Sexton!
McMann ducks under...
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rosi Sexton holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton 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 McMann's moves.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton regains full guard.
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Rosi Sexton's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sexton's ribs.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sexton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Sexton's neck!
Sexton pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rosi Sexton! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to open Sexton's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sara McMann. Sexton is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter McMann's moves on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sexton creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rosi Sexton throws an uppercut
McMann slips it.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is in open guard over Sexton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sexton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Sexton 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.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Sexton control.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sexton Hyper-extended her arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Sexton tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sexton struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in McMann open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
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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Sexton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sexton is clinching with McMann.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Rosi Sexton's head against her chin in the closed guard.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Rosi Sexton slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rosi Sexton slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg
Sara McMann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and launches herself over Sara McMann
Great move by Sexton who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton tries to take Sara McMann down... McMann stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton launches a few punches...
Sara McMann dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann gets control of Rosi Sexton's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rosi Sexton shakes her off and staves off danger.
Sara McMann pushes away Sexton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sexton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sexton doesn't let McMann get in on her legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1156 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1156 s
Well, that fight happened. Sexton did better than I remember that she is as good as. English? Nah.
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Sexton breaks free.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Rosi Sexton spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Sexton uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sexton struggles to free herself
Sexton hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Sexton hyper-extended her left leg
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann pushes Sexton's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sexton rolls and she's now on half guard over Sara McMann. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sexton tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Rosi Sexton is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sexton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sexton is countered by Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rosi Sexton cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Sexton'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 attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... Sexton was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sexton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann forces Rosi Sexton to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to improve position.
Sexton adjusts and closes her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sexton's ribs.
Sexton is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter McMann's moves on the ground.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Rosi Sexton spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sexton's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
McMann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann isolates Rosi Sexton's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rosi Sexton manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
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 3
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0:09 Round 3 and Sexton is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rosi Sexton!
McMann ducks under...
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rosi Sexton holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton 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 McMann's moves.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Rosi Sexton regains full guard.
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Rosi Sexton's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sexton's ribs.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sara McMann can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Rosi Sexton any adventage in the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sexton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Sexton's neck!
Sexton pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rosi Sexton! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to open Sexton's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sara McMann. Sexton is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann is moving on the ground...
Sexton tries to counter McMann's moves on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Sexton
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sexton creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rosi Sexton throws an uppercut
McMann slips it.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is in open guard over Sexton... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sexton rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Sexton 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.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Sexton control.
Herb Dean 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sexton Hyper-extended her arm
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Sexton tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sara McMann hooks Sexton's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sexton's eyes...
Rosi Sexton manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sexton struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
McMann leans and gets Rosi Sexton's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Sexton is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in McMann open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
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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Sexton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sexton is clinching with McMann.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Rosi Sexton's head against her chin in the closed guard.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Rosi Sexton slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rosi Sexton slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg
Sara McMann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and launches herself over Sara McMann
Great move by Sexton who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sexton is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton tries to take Sara McMann down... McMann stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton launches a few punches...
Sara McMann dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rosi Sexton gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann gets control of Rosi Sexton's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Rosi Sexton shakes her off and staves off danger.
Sara McMann pushes away Sexton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sexton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Sexton doesn't let McMann get in on her legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1156 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1156 s
Well, that fight happened. Sexton did better than I remember that she is as good as. English? Nah.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!