Post by The Sandmen on Jul 28, 2013 23:36:01 GMT -5
Kim Couture raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
McMann looks to be in very good shape.
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kim Couture!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of McMann, launching a big uppercut
Sara McMann is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Couture wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds McMann
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture struggles and launches a few punches to McMann's head
Nothing from this... Kim Couture seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kim Couture jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Kim Couture pushes away McMann and breaks the clinch.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture fires low kicks
that fail to land.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Couture ducks that one.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McMann blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sara McMann's cheek! McMann stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of McMann, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! McMann is wobbling!
McMann leads with a punch
Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Kim Couture! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Couture is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Sara McMann to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
Kim Couture 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.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture 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!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
Couture shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Couture doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
McMann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture pummels back into position.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kim Couture slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Couture is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Kim Couture is in McMann open guard now
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits McMann ribs hard
Some counter punches against Kim Couture
almost hit her as she moves away.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Couture!
Some big punches are landing!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
McMann steps forward
Kim Couture catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Couture blocks in time.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Couture dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
McMann has a small cut in her Chin
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
McMann and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture looks to mount Sara McMann...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture looks to mount Sara McMann...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Couture 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.
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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.
Couture is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
Even nicer blocks from McMann.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kim Couture
McMann fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann is in Couture open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Couture's ribs.
Couture is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to open Couture's guard...
Couture breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Kim Couture
miss their mark.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Sara McMann is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Couture's ribs
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.
McMann misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Kim Couture was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kim Couture
Solid shots!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann has punished Couture very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 10/22 (45%)
GnP strikes 13/36 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
This got really interesting after the half way point. Rounds 1-3 were Couture, with striking, and effective ground work. But she gassed after the 3rd,and Sara was able to take over and do big damage herself. I would have liked to see another round to see how far the damage could have gone, but...yeah. Stamina is friendly.
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
McMann looks to be in very good shape.
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kim Couture!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of McMann, launching a big uppercut
Sara McMann is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. McMann moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Couture wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds McMann
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture struggles and launches a few punches to McMann's head
Nothing from this... Kim Couture seems frustrated.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kim Couture jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Kim Couture pushes away McMann and breaks the clinch.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture fires low kicks
that fail to land.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Couture ducks that one.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McMann blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sara McMann's cheek! McMann stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of McMann, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! McMann is wobbling!
McMann leads with a punch
Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Sara McMann with a right hand.
Great hook by Kim Couture! Sara McMann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Couture is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Sara McMann to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
Kim Couture 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.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture 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!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
Couture shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Couture doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over McMann!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes McMann against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
McMann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture pummels back into position.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kim Couture slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Couture is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
McMann is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Kim Couture is in McMann open guard now
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over McMann
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's right arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits McMann ribs hard
Some counter punches against Kim Couture
almost hit her as she moves away.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Couture!
Some big punches are landing!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
McMann steps forward
Kim Couture catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Couture blocks in time.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Couture dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
McMann has a small cut in her Chin
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
McMann and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on her feet.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture looks to mount Sara McMann...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
Sara McMann holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over McMann
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture looks to mount Sara McMann...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
McMann gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Sara McMann arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Sara McMann cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Couture 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.
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
Sara McMann is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kim Couture is in full mount over Sara McMann
Couture goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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.
Couture is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
Even nicer blocks from McMann.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kim Couture
McMann fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Sara McMann is in Couture open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
McMann is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Couture's ribs.
Couture is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to open Couture's guard...
Couture breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Staples Center (Los Angeles, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from McMann
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Kim Couture
miss their mark.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Sara McMann is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Sara McMann is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Couture's ribs
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.
McMann misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Kim Couture was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Couture
McMann is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Couture
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kim Couture
Solid shots!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann looks to mount Kim Couture...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sara McMann has punished Couture very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 10/22 (45%)
GnP strikes 13/36 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
This got really interesting after the half way point. Rounds 1-3 were Couture, with striking, and effective ground work. But she gassed after the 3rd,and Sara was able to take over and do big damage herself. I would have liked to see another round to see how far the damage could have gone, but...yeah. Stamina is friendly.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!