Post by The Sandmen on Mar 15, 2012 15:38:23 GMT -5
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Marloes Coenen looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sara McMann and Marloes Coenen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Coenen and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Marloes Coenen
surprises McMann!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Coenen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Coenen moves forward and holds McMann
The fighters are clinching.
Marloes Coenen seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Coenen tries a knee to the midsection...
McMann blocks that knee
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coenen goes down.
Coenen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Coenen 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.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen didn't see that coming. McMann is in open guard over Coenen now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle from Marloes Coenen appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Coenen is locking that Triangle...
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Coenen won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Marloes Coenen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
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 Coenen's moves.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
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 Coenen's moves.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Coenen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marloes Coenen just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Sara McMann hooks Coenen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marloes Coenen manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Coenen launches a furious low kick!
Sara McMann blocks
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Marloes Coenen struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
Coenen and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Hard blow to Coenen's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Marloes Coenen's guard...
Marloes Coenen has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen looks to mount Sara McMann...
Marloes Coenen slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
That hit Coenen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Coenen's body! She's holding her side
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Marloes Coenen slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marloes Coenen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marloes Coenen is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
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 Coenen
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
McMann moves backwards and Marloes Coenen is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
McMann is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Coenen tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Coenen climbs to her feet and is standing now.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Marloes Coenen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Coenen 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.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Coenen avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coenen goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Coenen looks to work from half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 596 s
Nice effort tonight from Sara McMann who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Marloes Coenen today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Nice effort but I'm sure we can expect more from Marloes Coenen and Sara McMann.
Marloes Coenen looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sara McMann and Marloes Coenen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Coenen and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Marloes Coenen
surprises McMann!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Coenen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Coenen moves forward and holds McMann
The fighters are clinching.
Marloes Coenen seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Coenen tries a knee to the midsection...
McMann blocks that knee
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coenen goes down.
Coenen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Coenen 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.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen didn't see that coming. McMann is in open guard over Coenen now.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle from Marloes Coenen appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Coenen is locking that Triangle...
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Coenen won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Marloes Coenen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
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 Coenen's moves.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
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 Coenen's moves.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Coenen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marloes Coenen just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Sara McMann hooks Coenen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marloes Coenen manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Coenen launches a furious low kick!
Sara McMann blocks
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Marloes Coenen struggles a bit before breaking McMann's attemp of grappling
Coenen and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Hard blow to Coenen's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Marloes Coenen's guard...
Marloes Coenen has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries a kimura
McMann breaks the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen looks to mount Sara McMann...
Marloes Coenen slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
That hit Coenen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Coenen's body! She's holding her side
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Marloes Coenen in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Marloes Coenen slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marloes Coenen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marloes Coenen is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Coenen
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 Coenen
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Coenen is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen hooks McMann's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sara McMann manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
McMann moves backwards and Marloes Coenen is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Coenen is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
McMann is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Coenen tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Coenen climbs to her feet and is standing now.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Marloes Coenen takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
Coenen breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Marloes Coenen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Marloes Coenen isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Sara McMann struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Coenen 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.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Coenen avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coenen goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
McMann is in open guard over Coenen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Coenen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Coenen misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Coenen
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Coenen looks to work from half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over McMann
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Marloes Coenen manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Coenen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen 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
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
Coenen is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 596 s
Nice effort tonight from Sara McMann who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Marloes Coenen today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Nice effort but I'm sure we can expect more from Marloes Coenen and Sara McMann.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!