Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2020 14:00:45 GMT -5
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Marloes Coenen glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Marloes Coenen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Marloes Coenen 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 0:20 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes Sara McMann against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sara McMann struggles not allowing Marloes Coenen improve her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to improve position.
McMann adjusts and closes her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering her!
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coenen's ribs.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Coenen uses her strength to keep Coenen at a disadvantage
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marloes Coenen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Marloes Coenen 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 3:25 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen is in McMann open guard now
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen isolates Sara McMann's right arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
Coenen blocks those punches
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Marloes Coenen timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Coenen measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Coenen is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pitty-pat punches from McMann
Marloes Coenen doesn't flinch.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Coenen's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann launches a few weak punches
Coenen blocks them effectively.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
McMann closes her legs around Marloes Coenen's leg. Coenen is not able to move away now!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marloes Coenen is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Coenen covers herself well
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Marloes Coenen regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Marloes Coenen regains full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Marloes Coenen throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to open up Marloes Coenen's defense faking a few punches.
Marloes Coenen wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Marloes Coenen 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 3:25 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen 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.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Coenen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
Coenen blocks those punches
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Marloes Coenen is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Marloes Coenen timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Coenen doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Coenen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Coenen
Sara McMann hooks Coenen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marloes Coenen manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to move to full mount
Coenen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marloes Coenen's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Coenen shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Coenen is clinching with McMann.
Marloes Coenen tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Coenen circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
McMann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Marloes Coenen pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Marloes Coenen circles to get the center of the cage
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Coenen tries to break the lock slamming Sara McMann against the mat!
Sara McMann doesn't allow Marloes Coenen to escape. She is tightening the Triangle Choke
McMann is locking that Triangle Choke...
Marloes Coenen lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Sara McMann doesn't break the lock and Marloes Coenen is running out of time!
Coenen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Marloes Coenen appears to be unbreakable
McMann is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to move to full mount
Coenen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes Sara McMann against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Coenen jumps and tries to free her leg! McMann doesn't allow this but Marloes Coenen is able to get half guard here.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Marloes Coenen's head... Tight guard!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marloes Coenen is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marloes Coenen jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Coenen moves forward and holds McMann
Coenen doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sara McMann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Coenen who put distance between them
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Coenen sprawls and remains on her feet.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen launches a couple of fast knees to Sara McMann's ribs!
McMann moves on the ground and keeps Marloes Coenen's knees at bay with her arms.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Coenen works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Coenen blocks them effectively.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coenen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Marloes Coenen to fight back!
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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 5
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Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Coenen sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Coenen is clinching with McMann.
Marloes Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen
The fighters are clinching.
Coenen is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Coenen brings Sara McMann to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Coenen is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen 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 Coenen
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann decides to jump inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen fights back with her feet, forcing McMann to try something else.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Marloes Coenen's guard...
Marloes Coenen has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Coenen doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann pushes Marloes Coenen against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Marloes Coenen struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Coenen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/29 (7%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 19/13 (146%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Tight fight. Coenen did more, but was never close to finishing. McMann did things too, but…yeah.
Marloes Coenen glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Marloes Coenen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Marloes Coenen 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 0:20 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes Sara McMann against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sara McMann struggles not allowing Marloes Coenen improve her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to improve position.
McMann adjusts and closes her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering her!
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coenen's ribs.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Coenen uses her strength to keep Coenen at a disadvantage
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marloes Coenen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Marloes Coenen 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 3:25 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen is in McMann open guard now
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen isolates Sara McMann's right arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
Coenen blocks those punches
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Marloes Coenen timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Coenen measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Coenen is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pitty-pat punches from McMann
Marloes Coenen doesn't flinch.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Stand up! This is what Coenen's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann launches a few weak punches
Coenen blocks them effectively.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
McMann closes her legs around Marloes Coenen's leg. Coenen is not able to move away now!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marloes Coenen is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Coenen covers herself well
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Marloes Coenen regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Marloes Coenen regains full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Marloes Coenen throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to open up Marloes Coenen's defense faking a few punches.
Marloes Coenen wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Marloes Coenen 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 3:25 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen 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.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Coenen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
Coenen blocks those punches
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Marloes Coenen is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Marloes Coenen timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Coenen doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Coenen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Coenen
Sara McMann hooks Coenen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marloes Coenen manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to move to full mount
Coenen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marloes Coenen's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Coenen shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Coenen is clinching with McMann.
Marloes Coenen tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Coenen circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
McMann wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Marloes Coenen pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Marloes Coenen circles to get the center of the cage
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Coenen tries to break the lock slamming Sara McMann against the mat!
Sara McMann doesn't allow Marloes Coenen to escape. She is tightening the Triangle Choke
McMann is locking that Triangle Choke...
Marloes Coenen lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Sara McMann doesn't break the lock and Marloes Coenen is running out of time!
Coenen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Marloes Coenen appears to be unbreakable
McMann is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to move to full mount
Coenen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes Sara McMann against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Coenen jumps and tries to free her leg! McMann doesn't allow this but Marloes Coenen is able to get half guard here.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
McMann wraps her legs while she holds Marloes Coenen's head... Tight guard!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
McMann breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marloes Coenen is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Marloes Coenen jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Coenen moves forward and holds McMann
Coenen doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sara McMann embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Coenen who put distance between them
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Coenen sprawls and remains on her feet.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen launches a couple of fast knees to Sara McMann's ribs!
McMann moves on the ground and keeps Marloes Coenen's knees at bay with her arms.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Coenen tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Coenen works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
McMann doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Coenen blocks them effectively.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coenen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Marloes Coenen to fight back!
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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 5
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Marloes Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Coenen sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Coenen is clinching with McMann.
Marloes Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen
The fighters are clinching.
Coenen is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Coenen brings Sara McMann to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Coenen is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen 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 Coenen
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann decides to jump inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen fights back with her feet, forcing McMann to try something else.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Marloes Coenen's guard...
Marloes Coenen has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Coenen doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coenen is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann pushes Marloes Coenen against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Marloes Coenen struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coenen pulls her arm out of danger.
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen 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 Marloes Coenen's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Coenen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/29 (7%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 19/13 (146%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1060 s
Tight fight. Coenen did more, but was never close to finishing. McMann did things too, but…yeah.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!