Post by The Sandmen on Nov 29, 2014 15:31:46 GMT -5
Fellice Herrig looks very relaxed.
Sara McMann is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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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Fellice Herrig and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann is in Herrig open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig tries to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She succeeds!
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Herrig pulls her arm out of danger.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
Herrig tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fellice Herrig! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Herrig put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Fellice Herrig is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Herrig's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Herrig tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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McMann is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Herrig 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 Herrig
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away Herrig's leg!
Herrig closes her legs around Sara McMann's leg. McMann is not able to move away now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Herrig moves forward looking for some action
Fellice Herrig shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann pushes Herrig against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
McMann controls Fellice Herrig in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Herrig is hurt
Herrig's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Fellice Herrig is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing McMann with uppercuts!
McMann is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if McMann is unable to escape!
McMann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Herrig pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig 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!
Herrig 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
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sara McMann!
Herrig ducks under...
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 Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Fellice Herrig has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Fellice Herrig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Herrig is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Fellice Herrig tries to free her leg...
Fellice Herrig uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
McMann is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Herrig leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann tries to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Fellice Herrig regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Herrig's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Fellice Herrig throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fellice Herrig fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fellice Herrig is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Herrig feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Fellice Herrig has seen better days.
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
McMann and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Fellice Herrig fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on McMann's chin
McMann moves to shoot
but Fellice Herrig delivers a knee that wrecks her!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Some counter punches against Sara McMann
land while she's on her bicycle.
Herrig goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fellice Herrig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Herrig is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fellice Herrig looks to counter!
Fellice Herrig sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Fellice Herrig back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann catch Fellice Herrig's left arm and tries a kimura
Fellice Herrig holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes McMann's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Herrig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Herrig tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Herrig in half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Fellice Herrig tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Fellice Herrig manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Herrig.
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Round 4
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Herrig and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fellice Herrig sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Fellice Herrig tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Herrig decides to launch some tentative punches
McMann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herrig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Quick hook by Fellice Herrig
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Herrig struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fellice Herrig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann tries to open up Fellice Herrig's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Herrig in the side of the head
Herrig's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Blocked by Herrig.
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Herrig wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fellice Herrig work her BJJ game.
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and McMann is trying to block them with her hands...
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Herrig suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Fellice Herrig!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Herrig knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Fellice Herrig is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Fellice Herrig is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Herrig moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Fellice Herrig circles around McMann
Sara McMann paws at Herrig.
Herrig answers with solid punches!
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 Herrig
McMann tries to improve position.
Herrig adjusts and closes her guard.
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Herrig's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to McMann's right thigh
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Herrig tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Fellice Herrig.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Sara McMann...
Fellice Herrig slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Fellice Herrig 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...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Fellice Herrig!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Herrig moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Fellice Herrig throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Herrig use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering her!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard McMann's ribs
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Fellice Herrig rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann
Herrig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Herrig has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Herrig is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against McMann's ribs.
McMann is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Fellice Herrig throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Fellice Herrig's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Fellice Herrig and ends up on top!
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Fellice Herrig throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Fellice Herrig's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Fellice Herrig and ends up on top!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Fellice Herrig takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fellice Herrig can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Fellice Herrig.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Herrig pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 27/33 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 959 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 973 s
Good fight to start off the card. Both did damage, both were “ridin’ the red” for a while (meaning they were near-finished), and both gave everything they had. Neither had any stamina left at all by the end of this one, and there was lots of back and forthness. I gave the fight to Felice, but it was close enough that no decision would be a bad decision in this case. Good timez had by all.
Sara McMann is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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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Fellice Herrig and Sara McMann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann is in Herrig open guard now
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig tries to better her position on the ground...
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She succeeds!
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Herrig pulls her arm out of danger.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
Herrig tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fellice Herrig! She is reversed and nor Sara McMann is on half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Herrig put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Fellice Herrig is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Herrig's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Herrig tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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McMann is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Herrig 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 Herrig
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away Herrig's leg!
Herrig closes her legs around Sara McMann's leg. McMann is not able to move away now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Herrig moves forward looking for some action
Fellice Herrig shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sara McMann pushes Herrig against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
McMann controls Fellice Herrig in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Herrig is hurt
Herrig's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Fellice Herrig is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing McMann with uppercuts!
McMann is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if McMann is unable to escape!
McMann's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McMann pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Herrig pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig 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!
Herrig 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
Back to the beginning! Sara McMann is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sara McMann!
Herrig ducks under...
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 Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Fellice Herrig has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Fellice Herrig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Herrig is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Fellice Herrig tries to free her leg...
Fellice Herrig uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Sara McMann moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
McMann is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Herrig leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Sara McMann tries to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Fellice Herrig regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Herrig's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Fellice Herrig throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fellice Herrig fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fellice Herrig is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Herrig feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Fellice Herrig has seen better days.
Pulverizing punch to McMann's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Fellice Herrig's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
McMann and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Fellice Herrig fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on McMann's chin
McMann moves to shoot
but Fellice Herrig delivers a knee that wrecks her!
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Some counter punches against Sara McMann
land while she's on her bicycle.
Herrig goes to the body...
She punishes McMann's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fellice Herrig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Herrig is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fellice Herrig looks to counter!
Fellice Herrig sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Fellice Herrig back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann catch Fellice Herrig's left arm and tries a kimura
Fellice Herrig holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes McMann's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Herrig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Herrig tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling McMann from the side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann put Herrig in half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over McMann
Fellice Herrig tries to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Fellice Herrig manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Herrig.
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Round 4
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Herrig and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fellice Herrig sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Fellice Herrig tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
McMann is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Herrig decides to launch some tentative punches
McMann launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herrig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Quick hook by Fellice Herrig
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Herrig struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fellice Herrig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Herrig
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann tries to open up Fellice Herrig's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Herrig in the side of the head
Herrig's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Sara McMann looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Blocked by Herrig.
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
McMann tries to get a side mount...
Herrig wraps her leg around Sara McMann leg and prevents her from moving.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Herrig
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fellice Herrig work her BJJ game.
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and McMann is trying to block them with her hands...
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Herrig suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Fellice Herrig!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Herrig knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Fellice Herrig is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Fellice Herrig is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Herrig moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Fellice Herrig circles around McMann
Sara McMann paws at Herrig.
Herrig answers with solid punches!
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 Herrig
McMann tries to improve position.
Herrig adjusts and closes her guard.
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Herrig's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Herrig doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to McMann's right thigh
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Herrig
McMann is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Sara McMann gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over McMann
Herrig tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Fellice Herrig.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Sara McMann...
Fellice Herrig slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Fellice Herrig 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...
Fellice Herrig pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Fellice Herrig sees an opportunity to counter her!
Herrig suddenly holds Sara McMann's arm and tries an armbar!
McMann can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Fellice Herrig!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Herrig moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Fellice Herrig throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over McMann
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Herrig use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering her!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Sara McMann
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Fellice Herrig positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard McMann's ribs
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Fellice Herrig rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann
Herrig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Herrig has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Herrig is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against McMann's ribs.
McMann is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann looks rather shattered.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Fellice Herrig throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Fellice Herrig's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Fellice Herrig and ends up on top!
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Herrig is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sara McMann is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
McMann is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Fellice Herrig throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Fellice Herrig's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Fellice Herrig and ends up on top!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Fellice Herrig takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fellice Herrig can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Fellice Herrig.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Herrig pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Sara McMann by Split decision
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 27/33 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 959 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 973 s
Good fight to start off the card. Both did damage, both were “ridin’ the red” for a while (meaning they were near-finished), and both gave everything they had. Neither had any stamina left at all by the end of this one, and there was lots of back and forthness. I gave the fight to Felice, but it was close enough that no decision would be a bad decision in this case. Good timez had by all.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!