Post by The Sandmen on Apr 22, 2013 16:07:42 GMT -5
Sara McMann is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Naho Sugiyama is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Naho Sugiyama touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Sugiyama misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Sugiyama's neck!
Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Naho Sugiyama hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sugiyama blocks them effectively.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Naho Sugiyama forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount
Sugiyama succeeds
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sugiyama who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sugiyama
McMann is in open guard over Sugiyama... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sugiyama rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sugiyama climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Sugiyama is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sugiyama looks to be in very good shape.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Naho Sugiyama leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Sugiyama shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sugiyama circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sugiyama is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Sugiyama in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
McMann measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
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 Sugiyama's moves.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama tries to better her position on the ground...
Sugiyama is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Naho Sugiyama, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Some counter punches against Naho Sugiyama
almost hit her as she moves away.
McMann misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
McMann has a small cut in her Mouth
Sugiyama showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Naho Sugiyama! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sugiyama is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann now.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
Sugiyama tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sugiyama blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sugiyama works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows McMann time to recover... 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama fires low kicks
punishing McMann's legs repeatedly.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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McMann is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
McMann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
McMann is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Sugiyama is connecting with a few punches
Sugiyama 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 1:35 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Sara McMann...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That punishment by Naho Sugiyama has left McMann staggered! Naho Sugiyama should try push forward now and finish this!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Naho Sugiyama Swarms all over her opponent trying to finish this fight!
Sara McMann is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Naho Sugiyama! McMann seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
McMann's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by TKO (GnP) at 2:00 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/54 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Sara was just not having success with the takedown and she paid for it big time. Good fight from Naho.
Naho Sugiyama is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Naho Sugiyama touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Blocked by McMann.
Sugiyama misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann sits up and gets an arm around Sugiyama's neck!
Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann back to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Naho Sugiyama hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Sugiyama is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sugiyama blocks them effectively.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over McMann
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Naho Sugiyama forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She is not able to do it
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount
Sugiyama succeeds
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sugiyama who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sugiyama
McMann is in open guard over Sugiyama... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sugiyama rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sugiyama climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Sugiyama is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama decides to jump inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sugiyama looks to be in very good shape.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Naho Sugiyama leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Sugiyama shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Sugiyama circles out and slips free of Sara McMann's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sugiyama is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
McMann won't allow her to take this position easily.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Sugiyama in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McMann's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
McMann measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
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 Sugiyama's moves.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Sara McMann! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Sara McMann doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama tries to open McMann's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. McMann is unable to cover herself now!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama tries to better her position on the ground...
Sugiyama is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Naho Sugiyama, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Some counter punches against Naho Sugiyama
almost hit her as she moves away.
McMann misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
Sara McMann stumbles back.
McMann has a small cut in her Mouth
Sugiyama showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Naho Sugiyama! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Sugiyama is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside McMann's guard.
McMann didn't see that coming. Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann now.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over McMann
Sugiyama tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sugiyama blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
McMann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over McMann
Sugiyama works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti allows McMann time to recover... 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama fires low kicks
punishing McMann's legs repeatedly.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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McMann is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
McMann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Bang! McMann stops that one with her ribs!
McMann is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Sugiyama is connecting with a few punches
Sugiyama 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 1:35 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Sara McMann...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! McMann's being punished here!
McMann's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That punishment by Naho Sugiyama has left McMann staggered! Naho Sugiyama should try push forward now and finish this!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Sara McMann
Naho Sugiyama is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Naho Sugiyama Swarms all over her opponent trying to finish this fight!
Sara McMann is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Naho Sugiyama! McMann seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
McMann's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by TKO (GnP) at 2:00 Round 3
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/54 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Sara was just not having success with the takedown and she paid for it big time. Good fight from Naho.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!