Post by The Sandmen on Jun 4, 2020 9:40:33 GMT -5
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Yamanaka while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Yamanaka avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is opening up on McMann and raining down combinations!
McMann's corner looks worried!
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Yamanaka ties her up.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Yamanaka misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann pushes Hiroko Yamanaka against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hiroko Yamanaka struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yamanaka is able to break the lock.
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Yamanaka quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
That Triangle to Armbar from Hiroko Yamanaka appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't break the lock and Sara McMann is running out of time!
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann storms over Yamanaka with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Yamanaka's face with her elbows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Left eye
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yamanaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Yamanaka seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Yamanaka is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Sara McMann
Yamanaka shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
McMann pushes Hiroko Yamanaka forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Yamanaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yamanaka misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann cartwheels towards Yamanaka!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Hiroko Yamanaka.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Hiroko Yamanaka put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann isolates Hiroko Yamanaka's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hiroko Yamanaka is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Sara McMann isolates Hiroko Yamanaka's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann
Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Hiroko Yamanaka is standing now.
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Hiroko Yamanaka steps back and allows McMann to get back to her feet.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Yamanaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Yamanaka is clinching with McMann.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann gets control of Hiroko Yamanaka's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Hiroko Yamanaka shakes her off and staves off danger.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Body kick by Hiroko Yamanaka...
just grazes her opponent.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann misses a step and Hiroko Yamanaka sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to McMann's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
McMann seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yamanaka climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
It lands flush with Hiroko Yamanaka's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
It lands flush with Hiroko Yamanaka's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann hovers above Yamanaka
Good punches to Yamanaka's body.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Yamanaka wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann tries to dirty boxing while holds Yamanaka against cage
Yamanaka is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to McMann's face while in the clinch!
McMann can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka pushes off of Sara McMann and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McMann holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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. Hiroko Yamanaka spins out and gets back to her feet.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Not a desiderable position that Yamanaka is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Yamanaka 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.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
McMann has a small cut in her Right eye
Brilliant combination from Hiroko Yamanaka
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
McMann has a small cut in her Mouth
McMann steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yamanaka's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Hiroko Yamanaka's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to open up Hiroko Yamanaka's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Yamanaka in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Yamanaka pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Yamanaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Yamanaka's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Yamanaka measures the resilience of McMann's chin with an uppercut while McMann lands some great crosses.
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
McMann launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Here comes Hiroko Yamanaka with a vicious middle kick!
Sara McMann dodges that one moving backwards
McMann and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Hiroko Yamanaka, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Nose
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Hiroko Yamanaka seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Stand up! This is what McMann's cornermen are shouting. Hiroko Yamanaka is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Yamanaka tries to stand up!
McMann doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann hooks Yamanaka's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
McMann is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Yamanaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Yamanaka continues in closed guard
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Yamanaka's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Yamanaka tries to cover her face,
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
Yamanaka is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann catch Hiroko Yamanaka's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Hiroko Yamanaka holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Sara McMann turns out the lights for Yamanaka! What an astonishing KO by McMann!
Yamanaka's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Left cheek
Winner is Sara McMann by KO (Elbows) at 3:16 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 437 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 26/35 (74%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
McMann spent all her time dominating the Hiroko in this one.
Ferocious staredown by Yamanaka while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Yamanaka avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is opening up on McMann and raining down combinations!
McMann's corner looks worried!
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Yamanaka ties her up.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Yamanaka misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann pushes Hiroko Yamanaka against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hiroko Yamanaka struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yamanaka is able to break the lock.
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Yamanaka quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
That Triangle to Armbar from Hiroko Yamanaka appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't break the lock and Sara McMann is running out of time!
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann storms over Yamanaka with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
McMann doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Yamanaka's face with her elbows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Left eye
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yamanaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Yamanaka seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Yamanaka is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Sara McMann
Yamanaka shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
McMann pushes Hiroko Yamanaka forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Yamanaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yamanaka misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann cartwheels towards Yamanaka!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Hiroko Yamanaka.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Hiroko Yamanaka put McMann in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann isolates Hiroko Yamanaka's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hiroko Yamanaka is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Sara McMann isolates Hiroko Yamanaka's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann
Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Hiroko Yamanaka is standing now.
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Hiroko Yamanaka steps back and allows McMann to get back to her feet.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Yamanaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Yamanaka is clinching with McMann.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann gets control of Hiroko Yamanaka's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Hiroko Yamanaka shakes her off and staves off danger.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Body kick by Hiroko Yamanaka...
just grazes her opponent.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann misses a step and Hiroko Yamanaka sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to McMann's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
McMann seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yamanaka climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
It lands flush with Hiroko Yamanaka's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Yamanaka is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
It lands flush with Hiroko Yamanaka's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann hovers above Yamanaka
Good punches to Yamanaka's body.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in open guard over Yamanaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yamanaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Yamanaka wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann tries to dirty boxing while holds Yamanaka against cage
Yamanaka is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to McMann's face while in the clinch!
McMann can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka pushes off of Sara McMann and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McMann holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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. Hiroko Yamanaka spins out and gets back to her feet.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Not a desiderable position that Yamanaka is in now. Sara McMann is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Yamanaka 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.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
McMann has a small cut in her Right eye
Brilliant combination from Hiroko Yamanaka
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
McMann has a small cut in her Mouth
McMann steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yamanaka's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Hiroko Yamanaka's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
McMann is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to open up Hiroko Yamanaka's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Yamanaka in the side of the head
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Sara McMann tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Yamanaka
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Yamanaka pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Yamanaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Yamanaka's side.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Yamanaka measures the resilience of McMann's chin with an uppercut while McMann lands some great crosses.
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
McMann launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Here comes Hiroko Yamanaka with a vicious middle kick!
Sara McMann dodges that one moving backwards
McMann and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Hiroko Yamanaka, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Nose
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Hiroko Yamanaka seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Stand up! This is what McMann's cornermen are shouting. Hiroko Yamanaka is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Yamanaka tries to stand up!
McMann doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann hooks Yamanaka's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
McMann is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Yamanaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Yamanaka continues in closed guard
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Yamanaka's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Yamanaka tries to cover her face,
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over McMann
Yamanaka is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann catch Hiroko Yamanaka's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Hiroko Yamanaka holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Yamanaka's being punished here!
Sara McMann turns out the lights for Yamanaka! What an astonishing KO by McMann!
Yamanaka's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Left cheek
Winner is Sara McMann by KO (Elbows) at 3:16 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 437 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 26/35 (74%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
McMann spent all her time dominating the Hiroko in this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!