Post by The Sandmen on Nov 13, 2012 14:24:21 GMT -5
Sara McMann is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Julie Kedzie shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Kedzie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kedzie moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Julie Kedzie's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Julie Kedzie's head!
Kedzie struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to open McMann's guard...
McMann breaks the lock and covers herself from Kedzie's punches
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
McMann looks to be in very good shape.
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 Kedzie
McMann is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kedzie's face!
Kedzie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Kedzie holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie 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 half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to open up Julie Kedzie's defense faking a few punches.
Julie Kedzie wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to free her leg...
Kedzie rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Julie Kedzie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Julie Kedzie and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kedzie moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 2
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Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
McMann blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Kedzie and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Kedzie followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Kedzie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McMann with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Good leg kicks from Sara McMann.
Julie Kedzie defends with ease.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Kedzie ducks that one.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags McMann.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
McMann jumps and catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Kedzie breaks the lock and launches herself over Sara McMann, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Kedzie in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Kedzie's face
Kedzie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann is in closed guard... Kedzie 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 Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kedzie leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for McMann.
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Round 3
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McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
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 Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Kedzie is smart enough to block that one.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Sara McMann paws at Kedzie.
Kedzie answers with solid punches!
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
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 Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kedzie and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Julie Kedzie.
McMann staggers backwards. Kedzie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kedzie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
McMann pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann circles around Kedzie
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
McMann pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Julie Kedzie closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
Every time Julie Kedzie attempts to get inside
McMann misses with a low kick.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Julie Kedzie! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to hit Julie Kedzie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kedzie dodges that
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann kicks her legs trying to keep Julie Kedzie away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie creates space and allows Sara McMann to stand up.
McMann climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nice low kick from McMann
but Julie Kedzie stops it.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is fading quickly.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 5
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Hard blow to Kedzie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Kedzie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Sara McMann and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McMann stumbles backwards but Julie Kedzie chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann tries to holds Julie Kedzie in a clinch against the fence
Kedzie escapes from the clinch before Sara McMann could keep her in place
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
McMann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Kedzie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
McMann should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
A bunch of leg kicks from Sara McMann
are blocked by Kedzie.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
McMann stumbles backwards after that one!
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Kedzie ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by McMann.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
McMann only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Kedzie ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/10 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/27 (22%)
GnP strikes 3/24 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 606 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 41/63 (65%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 555 s
By the end of this one, both fighters were EXHAUSTED. They worked hard but neither was able to do a serious amount of damage consistently enough to take this one decisively. Based on damage done, this should go to McMann. Based on work (like punches) this should go to Kedzie. Close fight, but damage means more than effort, it seems. This was a good decision.
Julie Kedzie shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Kedzie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kedzie moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Julie Kedzie's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Julie Kedzie's head!
Kedzie struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to open McMann's guard...
McMann breaks the lock and covers herself from Kedzie's punches
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
McMann looks to be in very good shape.
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 Kedzie
McMann is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kedzie's face!
Kedzie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Kedzie holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie 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 half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to open up Julie Kedzie's defense faking a few punches.
Julie Kedzie wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to free her leg...
Kedzie rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Julie Kedzie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Julie Kedzie and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kedzie moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 2
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Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
McMann blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Kedzie and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Kedzie followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Kedzie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McMann with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Good leg kicks from Sara McMann.
Julie Kedzie defends with ease.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Kedzie ducks that one.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags McMann.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
McMann jumps and catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Kedzie breaks the lock and launches herself over Sara McMann, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Kedzie in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Julie Kedzie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Kedzie's face
Kedzie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann is in closed guard... Kedzie 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 Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kedzie leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Kedzie wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for McMann.
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Round 3
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McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
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 Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann has seen better days.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Kedzie is smart enough to block that one.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Sara McMann paws at Kedzie.
Kedzie answers with solid punches!
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
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 Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kedzie and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Julie Kedzie.
McMann staggers backwards. Kedzie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Julie Kedzie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kedzie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sara McMann! She is reversed and nor Julie Kedzie is on half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kedzie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
McMann pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann circles around Kedzie
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
McMann pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
McMann moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julie Kedzie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Julie Kedzie closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
Every time Julie Kedzie attempts to get inside
McMann misses with a low kick.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Julie Kedzie! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to hit Julie Kedzie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kedzie dodges that
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann kicks her legs trying to keep Julie Kedzie away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Kedzie is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie creates space and allows Sara McMann to stand up.
McMann climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nice low kick from McMann
but Julie Kedzie stops it.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is fading quickly.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
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Round 5
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julie Kedzie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Hard blow to Kedzie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Kedzie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Sara McMann and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McMann stumbles backwards but Julie Kedzie chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann tries to holds Julie Kedzie in a clinch against the fence
Kedzie escapes from the clinch before Sara McMann could keep her in place
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Kedzie decides to launch some tentative punches
McMann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Kedzie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
McMann steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
McMann should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
A bunch of leg kicks from Sara McMann
are blocked by Kedzie.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
McMann stumbles backwards after that one!
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with McMann.
The fighters are clinching.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sara McMann closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Kedzie ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by McMann.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
McMann only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Kedzie ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/10 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/27 (22%)
GnP strikes 3/24 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 606 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 41/63 (65%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 555 s
By the end of this one, both fighters were EXHAUSTED. They worked hard but neither was able to do a serious amount of damage consistently enough to take this one decisively. Based on damage done, this should go to McMann. Based on work (like punches) this should go to Kedzie. Close fight, but damage means more than effort, it seems. This was a good decision.
