Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2013 18:26:34 GMT -5
Alexis Davis glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Sara McMann looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Davis put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexis Davis's guard...
Davis doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis 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 Alexis Davis's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis 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 Alexis Davis's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Davis breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis gets a good position on the ground. ..
McMann holds Alexis Davis arms and counters her opponent punches.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Davis seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Alexis Davis tries a middle kick
Sara McMann blocks and steps away.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexis Davis's guard...
Davis doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Davis uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexis Davis pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Davis knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexis Davis. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Davis to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexis Davis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Alexis Davis 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 closed guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what Davis's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexis Davis doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks McMann's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexis Davis slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Alexis Davis is on her feet again.
Davis is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Alexis Davis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann and Davis circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Davis pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Alexis Davis swings...
hard impact to McMann's face!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alexis Davis! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what McMann's cornermen are shouting. Alexis Davis is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Alexis Davis tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexis Davis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Alexis Davis tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexis Davis. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexis Davis shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Alexis Davis breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Alexis Davis
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Davis struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away Davis's leg!
Davis closes her legs around Sara McMann's leg. McMann is not able to move away now!
John McCarthy 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.
Alexis Davis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches McMann's knee!
McMann hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Davis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexis Davis takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Davis is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Davis launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
McMann has a small cut in her Left eye
Davis has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Davis dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Davis moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
Davis tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Davis is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Alexis Davis.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexis Davis caliber.
Alexis Davis tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Davis who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. McMann steps for a throw
Davis stays on her feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis struggles and launches a few punches to McMann's head
Those punches are hitting! McMann covers her head!
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexis Davis sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
McMann ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Davis is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Davis.
McMann receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Alexis Davis slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexis Davis rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann
Davis steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann has given her back to Alexis Davis who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexis Davis has one hook in!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Alexis Davis has seen better days.
Alexis Davis fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Davis's moves.
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 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis swings...
hard impact to McMann's face!
McMann's Forehead is beginning to swell
McMann seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
John McCarthy is asking McMann to defend herself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for McMann.
Winner is Alexis Davis by TKO (Hook) at 3:14 Round 4
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 19/29 (66%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 679 s
Davis dominated this fight. But she needs some toughness to further her pursuits for big time wins.
Sara McMann looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Alexis Davis can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis tries to close the guard.
Davis put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexis Davis's guard...
Davis doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Sara McMann tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Alexis Davis regains half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Alexis Davis shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Davis into her guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis 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 Alexis Davis's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis 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 Alexis Davis's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexis Davis tries to better her position on the ground...
Davis breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Sara McMann sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Davis gets a good position on the ground. ..
McMann holds Alexis Davis arms and counters her opponent punches.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Davis seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Alexis Davis tries a middle kick
Sara McMann blocks and steps away.
Davis clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexis Davis's guard...
Davis doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Davis uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexis Davis pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Davis knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Davis is trying to counter now!
Alexis Davis tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexis Davis. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Davis to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexis Davis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
Alexis Davis 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 closed guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what Davis's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sara McMann is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Davis
McMann is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexis Davis doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks McMann's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexis Davis slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Davis
McMann is in open guard over Davis... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Davis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Alexis Davis is on her feet again.
Davis is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
Alexis Davis goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Alexis Davis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann and Davis circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Davis pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Alexis Davis swings...
hard impact to McMann's face!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Alexis Davis uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alexis Davis! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
Stand up! This is what McMann's cornermen are shouting. Alexis Davis is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Davis fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Alexis Davis tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexis Davis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Alexis Davis in closed guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Alexis Davis looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Alexis Davis forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Davis
She succeeds!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Alexis Davis tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexis Davis. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over McMann
Davis is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexis Davis!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexis Davis shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Alexis Davis breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Alexis Davis
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Davis struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Davis
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away Davis's leg!
Davis closes her legs around Sara McMann's leg. McMann is not able to move away now!
John McCarthy 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.
Alexis Davis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches McMann's knee!
McMann hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Davis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexis Davis takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Davis is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Davis launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
McMann has a small cut in her Left eye
Davis has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Davis dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Davis moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
Davis tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Davis is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann takes a break to breathe while holding Alexis Davis.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Alexis Davis's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexis Davis caliber.
Alexis Davis tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Davis who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann and Alexis Davis are cliched up against the cage. McMann steps for a throw
Davis stays on her feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Davis struggles and launches a few punches to McMann's head
Those punches are hitting! McMann covers her head!
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann pushes away Davis trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davis doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Davis.
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Round 4
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Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexis Davis sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Alexis Davis tries to take advantage...
Alexis Davis tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
McMann ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Davis is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Davis.
McMann receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Davis is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Davis uses her strength to keep Davis at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Alexis Davis hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Sara McMann
Alexis Davis looks to mount Sara McMann...
Alexis Davis slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexis Davis rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann
Davis steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann has given her back to Alexis Davis who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexis Davis has one hook in!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Alexis Davis has seen better days.
Alexis Davis fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
Davis is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Davis's moves.
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 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexis Davis swings...
hard impact to McMann's face!
McMann's Forehead is beginning to swell
McMann seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on McMann.
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
Davis throws a hook
that hits its mark.
John McCarthy is asking McMann to defend herself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for McMann.
Winner is Alexis Davis by TKO (Hook) at 3:14 Round 4
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 19/29 (66%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 679 s
Davis dominated this fight. But she needs some toughness to further her pursuits for big time wins.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!