Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2014 17:03:24 GMT -5
Sara McMann looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Liz Carmouche is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sara McMann seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
McMann's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
McMann has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
McMann is in open guard over Carmouche... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Carmouche rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann is in open guard over Carmouche... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Carmouche rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Carmouche's cheek from the guard.
Liz Carmouche uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Sara McMann in closed guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under McMann control.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, McMann just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! McMann is going to have a headache after this one.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
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 Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Carmouche 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 open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to improve position.
Carmouche adjusts and closes her guard.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Liz Carmouche jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Shovel hook by Liz Carmouche
tags McMann.
McMann's Nose is beginning to swell
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche 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 Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Carmouche positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Liz Carmouche is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche 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!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Carmouche is smart enough to block that one.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Carmouche blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche hovers above McMann
Sara McMann stops her from throwing strikes.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good leg kicks from Liz Carmouche.
Sara McMann defends with ease.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Liz Carmouche, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Carmouche steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Carmouche is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Sara McMann...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Liz Carmouche
that stun McMann.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Liz Carmouche for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows McMann time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carmouche blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Liz Carmouche slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Liz Carmouche slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Carmouche launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is covering herself! Carmouche tries to force the situation and McMann clumsily gives her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under McMann control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sara McMann fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sara McMann and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
surprises McMann!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carmouche pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! McMann swings again, only to get countered once more! McMann is looking bad here!
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Carmouche and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Carmouche ducks that one.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over McMann's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McMann doesn't fight back!
McMann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Carmouche tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Liz Carmouche pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Carmouche who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Carmouche is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carmouche catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
McMann's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Liz Carmouche appears to be unbreakable
McMann's arm is bent at an awful angle! Sara McMann's taps again and again
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Submission (kimura) at 1:39 Round 5
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 30/38 (79%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/35 (49%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Carmouche destroyed McMann, but lost her momentum due to fatigue around the 3rd. She coasted for most of the 3rd, all of the 4th, before finally getting enough steam before the 5th to come out strong enough to finish up. Big win for her.
Liz Carmouche is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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McMann and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sara McMann seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann steps forward
Liz Carmouche catches her with an uppercut to the face!
McMann's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
McMann has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
McMann pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Sara McMann work her BJJ game.
McMann is in open guard over Carmouche... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Carmouche rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann is in open guard over Carmouche... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Carmouche rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Carmouche's cheek from the guard.
Liz Carmouche uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Sara McMann in closed guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under McMann control.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Sara McMann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McMann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Sara McMann, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Liz Carmouche's mind is definitely in the fight, McMann just got nailed! Liz Carmouche saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! McMann is going to have a headache after this one.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
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 Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Carmouche 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 open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to improve position.
Carmouche adjusts and closes her guard.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Liz Carmouche jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Shovel hook by Liz Carmouche
tags McMann.
McMann's Nose is beginning to swell
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carmouche leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche 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 Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann forces Liz Carmouche to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Carmouche positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Liz Carmouche is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche 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!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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McMann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Carmouche is smart enough to block that one.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Liz Carmouche runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Carmouche is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Carmouche blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche hovers above McMann
Sara McMann stops her from throwing strikes.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good leg kicks from Liz Carmouche.
Sara McMann defends with ease.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McMann and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche goes for an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and pushes away Liz Carmouche, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Carmouche steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Carmouche is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Sara McMann...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Liz Carmouche
that stun McMann.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Liz Carmouche jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Liz Carmouche for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows McMann time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carmouche blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Liz Carmouche slips out. McMann quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Liz Carmouche slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche launches a kick to McMann's thigh
Loud pop!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Carmouche launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is covering herself! Carmouche tries to force the situation and McMann clumsily gives her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under McMann control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sara McMann fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sara McMann and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
surprises McMann!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carmouche pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann throws a combo
Liz Carmouche ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! McMann swings again, only to get countered once more! McMann is looking bad here!
McMann's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Carmouche and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann launches a stiff jab!
Carmouche ducks that one.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Carmouche launches a barrage of elbows over McMann's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McMann doesn't fight back!
McMann's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over McMann
Carmouche tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over McMann
Liz Carmouche pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Carmouche who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Carmouche is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Carmouche catch Sara McMann's left arm and tries a kimura
McMann's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Liz Carmouche appears to be unbreakable
McMann's arm is bent at an awful angle! Sara McMann's taps again and again
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Submission (kimura) at 1:39 Round 5
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 30/38 (79%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/35 (49%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Carmouche destroyed McMann, but lost her momentum due to fatigue around the 3rd. She coasted for most of the 3rd, all of the 4th, before finally getting enough steam before the 5th to come out strong enough to finish up. Big win for her.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!