Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2021 4:47:54 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.
Raquel Pennington looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Raquel Pennington touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pennington looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Sara McMann doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Pennington is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Raquel Pennington
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann fakes a punch and launches herself over Pennington!
Raquel Pennington is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by McMann and pushes her away!
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Raquel Pennington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann pushes Raquel Pennington against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Raquel Pennington struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Sara McMann can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pennington's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Pennington's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Pennington's eyes...
Pennington breaks free.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Raquel Pennington takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann is in open guard over Pennington... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pennington rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pennington and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Sara McMann who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann shoots and grab Raquel Pennington's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
McMann scoop up Raquel Pennington's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Pennington to the mat
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann pushes Raquel Pennington against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
McMann jumps and tries to free her leg! Pennington doesn't allow this but Sara McMann is able to get half guard here.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann hooks Pennington's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Raquel Pennington manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington postures up and breaks the triangle.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Pennington's ribs.
Pennington blocks those punches
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She succeeds!
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pennington is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks Raquel Pennington's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington moves to better her position on the ground...
Raquel Pennington wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Raquel Pennington. 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.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pennington takes a break to breathe while holding Sara McMann.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Raquel Pennington and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 2
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Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She succeeds!
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Raquel Pennington passes momentarily but Sara McMann regains full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
McMann moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Raquel Pennington breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pennington goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington 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!
McMann tries to open up Raquel Pennington's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pennington in the side of the head
Pennington has a small cut in her Forehead
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Terrible one sided match... Pennington was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Sara McMann isolates Raquel Pennington's left arm looking for an armbar...
Raquel Pennington manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Pennington tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with her right elbow...
McMann blocks a few elbows and now Raquel Pennington will have to look for another option here.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Pennington's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pennington tries to cover her face,
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She is not able to do it
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She is not able to do it
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
McMann is locking that Triangle...
Raquel Pennington postures up and breaks the triangle.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Pennington
She is not able to do it
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Raquel Pennington cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Pennington works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Raquel Pennington storms over McMann with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sara McMann blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Pennington in half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pennington's side.
Crushing shot to Pennington's body! She's holding her side
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Raquel Pennington in closed guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Raquel Pennington slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Raquel Pennington slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pennington goes down.
Crushing shot to Pennington's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
They could take their toll on Pennington.
Pennington's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington 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.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
McMann is in closed guard... Pennington 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 Pennington
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Raquel Pennington's guard...
Pennington doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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McMann is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Pennington tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Pennington jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
McMann sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Raquel Pennington looks to counter!
McMann is in closed guard... Pennington 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 Pennington
Stand up! This is what Pennington'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 tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Pennington wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann hooks Pennington's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Raquel Pennington manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
McMann tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Pennington knows what was coming and counters the lock.
McMann tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Pennington knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Raquel Pennington sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
McMann wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Raquel Pennington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pennington's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann is in open guard over Pennington... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pennington rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Raquel Pennington leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
McMann wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Pennington to pull guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Raquel Pennington's guard...
Sara McMann is in Pennington open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann launches a barrage of elbows over Pennington's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Pennington doesn't fight back!
Pennington has a small cut in her Left eye
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Pennington's face with those brutal elbows! Pennington needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pennington's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Pennington seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Raquel Pennington's guard...
Raquel Pennington has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Pennington...
A lot of them are hitting Pennington's face
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Right cheek
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington tries to stand up!
McMann doesn't allow her!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann hooks Pennington's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pennington hyper-extended her left leg
McMann extends her hips and it's deep. Raquel Pennington taps! Smart move, Raquel Pennington could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:35 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 24/30 (80%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 600 s
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 5/40 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 600 s
Sarah McMahon just plain bringin’ it tonight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!