Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2015 14:59:57 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton 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.
Sara McMann looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sexton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
McMann struggles in the ground trying to break Sexton's control
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Sexton has one hook in and keeps working!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Sara McMann uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
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.
McMann launches a kick
Sexton checks it and keeps distance.
A left hook from Sexton
falls short.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rosi Sexton attempts to cut off McMann with punches
McMann reels from the strikes.
Sexton looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sexton.
Crisp uppercut by Sexton followed by a hard jab
McMann deflects the blows.
The two exchange wildly
McMann is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton 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 Sexton
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rosi Sexton closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rosi Sexton.
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Round 2
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Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton succeeds
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sexton can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rosi Sexton's punches
Sexton is on the receiving end of a great combo by McMann.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann pushes Rosi Sexton against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rosi Sexton struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Rosi Sexton and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Rosi Sexton was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Sexton is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Sexton is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton throws a low kick
Sara McMann blocks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
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.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton 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 Sexton
Pitty-pat punches from McMann
Rosi Sexton doesn't flinch.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sexton is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Sexton controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sexton is unable to move under McMann control.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
McMann has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton tries to use some of her tricky moves but Sexton's is smart enough to counter her.
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full 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 tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
McMann has a small cut in her Chin
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Rosi Sexton
makes McMann stumble back!
McMann's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid jabs from Sara McMann.
Sexton defends.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
A left hook from Sexton
grazes the chin of McMann.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg...
Rosi Sexton uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Sara McMann
misses badly. McMann slips and falls!
Sexton 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 can't do it because of Sexton's moves.
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rosi Sexton caliber.
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sexton cartwheels towards McMann!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Sara McMann.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rosi Sexton hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rosi Sexton caliber.
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rosi Sexton sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Rosi Sexton takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Sexton is locking that Americana...
Sexton shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Submission (Americana) at 0:36 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/23 (91%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 860 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/23 (9%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 894 s
Sara became completely exhausted by the 3rd, so that was it for her.
Sara McMann looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
McMann creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
McMann ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sexton blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
McMann struggles in the ground trying to break Sexton's control
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McMann! Sexton has one hook in and keeps working!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for McMann.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for McMann!
McMann adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with two hooks in
McMann has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Sara McMann uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
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.
McMann launches a kick
Sexton checks it and keeps distance.
A left hook from Sexton
falls short.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rosi Sexton attempts to cut off McMann with punches
McMann reels from the strikes.
Sexton looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sexton.
Crisp uppercut by Sexton followed by a hard jab
McMann deflects the blows.
The two exchange wildly
McMann is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton 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 Sexton
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
McMann succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Rosi Sexton closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rosi Sexton.
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Round 2
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Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount
Sexton succeeds
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Sara McMann moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
McMann tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rosi Sexton breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away McMann's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sexton can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
McMann's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rosi Sexton's punches
Sexton is on the receiving end of a great combo by McMann.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann pushes Rosi Sexton against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rosi Sexton struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Rosi Sexton and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sexton is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Rosi Sexton gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Rosi Sexton was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Sexton is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Sexton is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton throws a low kick
Sara McMann blocks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
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.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
McMann is in closed guard... Sexton 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 Sexton
Pitty-pat punches from McMann
Rosi Sexton doesn't flinch.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sexton is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over McMann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Sara McMann to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Sexton controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sexton is unable to move under McMann control.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
McMann has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton tries to use some of her tricky moves but Sexton's is smart enough to counter her.
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Sexton pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Sexton tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton pushes McMann's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! McMann is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full 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 tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on McMann.
McMann has a small cut in her Chin
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton was tooling Sara McMann for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sara McMann lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sexton is holding Sara McMann's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sara McMann
Solid shots!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Rosi Sexton
makes McMann stumble back!
McMann's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid jabs from Sara McMann.
Sexton defends.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
A left hook from Sexton
grazes the chin of McMann.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over McMann
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg...
Rosi Sexton uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Sara McMann
misses badly. McMann slips and falls!
Sexton 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 can't do it because of Sexton's moves.
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rosi Sexton caliber.
McMann tries to stand up!
Sexton doesn't allow her!
Sexton is standing while McMann is on the ground on her back
Sexton cartwheels towards McMann!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Sara McMann.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Sara McMann...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Rosi Sexton is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rosi Sexton hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sara McMann.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Terrible one sided match... McMann was not ready to fight a fighter of Rosi Sexton caliber.
Sexton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rosi Sexton sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Rosi Sexton takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Sexton is locking that Americana...
Sexton shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Submission (Americana) at 0:36 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/23 (91%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 860 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/23 (9%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 894 s
Sara became completely exhausted by the 3rd, so that was it for her.
lol That's scary.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!