Post by The Sandmen on Sept 22, 2015 9:09:13 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
McMann is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann paws at Baszler.
Baszler answers with solid punches!
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
McMann and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann circles around Baszler
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Baszler struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
A high kick from Sara McMann
falls short of the mark.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Baszler struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shayna Baszler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
McMann misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
As the fight continues it seems that Shayna Baszler is taking the best of the fight.
Baszler tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Baszler
McMann is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Shayna Baszler 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shayna Baszler sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sara McMann
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Baszler works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler sits high on Sara McMann's chest and pulls her leg underneath McMann's head. There's the triangle attempt!
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann struggles to free herself
That Triangle from Mount from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
McMann tries to roll out. She's too quick for Shayna Baszler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Baszler and it cost her top position.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Baszler
McMann tries to stand up!
Baszler doesn't allow her!
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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Baszler's chin with an uppercut while Baszler lands some great crosses.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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 Baszler.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Shayna Baszler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
Punishing hold!
That Guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Baszler is locking that Guillotine...
Baszler is locking that Guillotine...
Punishing hold!
McMann pushes Shayna Baszler back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
McMann is in open guard over Baszler... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Baszler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Baszler dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Baszler is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
McMann struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Baszler is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann climbs to her feet and is standing now.
McMann is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Baszler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sara McMann just can't get away!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Baszler gets hold of a leg and trips McMann to the mat!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in McMann open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Baszler looks to work from half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is covering herself! Baszler tries to force the situation and McMann clumsily gives her back!
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann
Baszler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
McMann has given her back to Shayna Baszler who is trying to get one hook in!
Shayna Baszler has one hook in!
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Shayna Baszler hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Baszler tries to use some of her tricky moves but Baszler's is smart enough to counter her.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Shayna Baszler's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:50 Round 2
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 310 s
Decent performance from these two men. Nice to see Baszler getting things done. The team-change helped her a lot. Sara needs some tweak-work.
Sara McMann raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
McMann is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann paws at Baszler.
Baszler answers with solid punches!
As the fight continues it seems that Sara McMann is taking the best of the fight.
McMann and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann circles around Baszler
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Baszler struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
A high kick from Sara McMann
falls short of the mark.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Baszler struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to McMann's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shayna Baszler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
McMann misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler isolates Sara McMann's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Sara McMann manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
As the fight continues it seems that Shayna Baszler is taking the best of the fight.
Baszler tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Baszler
McMann is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Shayna Baszler 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shayna Baszler sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Sara McMann and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sara McMann
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Baszler works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
McMann misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler sits high on Sara McMann's chest and pulls her leg underneath McMann's head. There's the triangle attempt!
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann struggles to free herself
That Triangle from Mount from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
McMann tries to roll out. She's too quick for Shayna Baszler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Baszler and it cost her top position.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Baszler
McMann tries to stand up!
Baszler doesn't allow her!
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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Baszler's chin with an uppercut while Baszler lands some great crosses.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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 Baszler.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Shayna Baszler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
Punishing hold!
That Guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
McMann's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Baszler is locking that Guillotine...
Baszler is locking that Guillotine...
Punishing hold!
McMann pushes Shayna Baszler back to the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Baszler
McMann is in open guard over Baszler... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Baszler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler moves forward looking for some action
She surprises McMann with a double overhooks!
Sara McMann launches a body shot
Baszler dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
McMann is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Baszler is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
McMann struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Baszler is in open guard over McMann... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
McMann rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
McMann climbs to her feet and is standing now.
McMann is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler tries to grapple
She puts McMann in a double underhook!
Sara McMann pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Sara McMann
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Baszler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sara McMann just can't get away!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Baszler gets hold of a leg and trips McMann to the mat!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over McMann
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in McMann open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over McMann
Shayna Baszler tries to pass to half guard...
Sara McMann can't prevent her opponent from passing. Baszler looks to work from half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over McMann
Baszler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is covering herself! Baszler tries to force the situation and McMann clumsily gives her back!
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann
Baszler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
McMann has given her back to Shayna Baszler who is trying to get one hook in!
Shayna Baszler has one hook in!
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
Shayna Baszler hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Baszler is in rear mount over McMann with one hook in
McMann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Baszler tries to use some of her tricky moves but Baszler's is smart enough to counter her.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler throws her leg over Sara McMann's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Shayna Baszler's rear naked choke attempt!
Sara McMann cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:50 Round 2
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 310 s
Decent performance from these two men. Nice to see Baszler getting things done. The team-change helped her a lot. Sara needs some tweak-work.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!