Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2015 10:12:06 GMT -5
Sara McMann looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by D'Auguste while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sara McMann is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sara McMann and Laura D'Auguste touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Laura D'Auguste and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
D'Auguste 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 D'Auguste.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Deep breaths from Laura D'Auguste who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
That hit McMann who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over McMann
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over McMann
D'Auguste is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann isolates Laura D'Auguste's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Laura D'Auguste is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann isolates Laura D'Auguste's right arm looking for an armbar...
Laura D'Auguste manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
D'Auguste is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Sara McMann slides her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Laura D'Auguste pushes up and slides Sara McMann's arm over her chin.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills D'Auguste manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by D'Auguste followed by a hard jab
McMann deflects the blows.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over D'Auguste's face
D'Auguste shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Sara McMann is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
D'Auguste 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 Laura D'Auguste to fight back!
Laura D'Auguste gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Laura D'Auguste was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Laura D'Auguste's punches
McMann measures the resilience of D'Auguste's chin with an uppercut while D'Auguste lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
Sara McMann launches a body shot
D'Auguste evades.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Laura D'Auguste!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to open up Laura D'Auguste's defense faking a few punches.
Laura D'Auguste wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Sara McMann.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Laura D'Auguste regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann hovers above D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste stops her from throwing strikes.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Laura D'Auguste to fight back!
D'Auguste measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann is looking to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann throws a body kick.
Blocked by D'Auguste.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Laura D'Auguste slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over McMann
D'Auguste tries to move to full mount
D'Auguste succeeds
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Laura D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
Laura D'Auguste takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Laura D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
D'Auguste tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to D'Auguste's cheek from the guard.
Laura D'Auguste uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Laura D'Auguste controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
D'Auguste knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Laura D'Auguste is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Sara McMann tries a hook to the body
but D'Auguste manages to dodge it
The two exchange wildly
D'Auguste is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Auguste reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Laura D'Auguste appears to be unbreakable
McMann struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Laura D'Auguste appears to be unbreakable
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Laura D'Auguste moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
D'Auguste studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shovel hook by Laura D'Auguste
tags McMann.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Laura D'Auguste
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Laura D'Auguste jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Laura D'Auguste runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
D'Auguste's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann hovers above D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste stops her from throwing strikes.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries a kimura
D'Auguste breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
D'Auguste and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
D'Auguste throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left cheek
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Laura D'Auguste doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Laura D'Auguste was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
Laura D'Auguste shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Laura D'Auguste embrace and tries to move away...
Laura D'Auguste pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Laura D'Auguste pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Laura D'Auguste
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
McMann grab one of Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries a Hip Throw
D'Auguste done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Nice punches from Laura D'Auguste.
McMann staggers backwards. D'Auguste wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The two exchange wildly
D'Auguste is connecting with a few punches
D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Laura D'Auguste fakes a punch and launches herself over Sara McMann
Great move by D'Auguste who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Laura D'Auguste pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Laura D'Auguste circles to get the center of the cage
McMann steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Laura D'Auguste tries to take advantage...
Laura D'Auguste locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Sara McMann slips her head out and ends up in Laura D'Auguste's guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Laura D'Auguste throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Laura D'Auguste sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Laura D'Auguste back to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Laura D'Auguste by Split decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/26 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 724 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 47/63 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 724 s
Big performance from Laura. Both women became gassed to high hell in this one. Otherwise someone would have finished someone else.
Ferocious staredown by D'Auguste while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sara McMann is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sara McMann and Laura D'Auguste touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Laura D'Auguste and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
D'Auguste 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 D'Auguste.
McMann's Left eye is beginning to swell
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Deep breaths from Laura D'Auguste who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
That hit McMann who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground...
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over McMann
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Laura D'Auguste is in closed guard over McMann
D'Auguste is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Laura D'Auguste!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Laura D'Auguste efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann isolates Laura D'Auguste's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Laura D'Auguste is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Laura D'Auguste manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann isolates Laura D'Auguste's right arm looking for an armbar...
Laura D'Auguste manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost her dominant position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
D'Auguste is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Laura D'Auguste to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over D'Auguste
Sara McMann slides her arm under Laura D'Auguste's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Laura D'Auguste pushes up and slides Sara McMann's arm over her chin.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills D'Auguste manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along McMann
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by D'Auguste followed by a hard jab
McMann deflects the blows.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Auguste is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
McMann works on the ground with her fingers over D'Auguste's face
D'Auguste shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
McMann sits over her knees and pushes away D'Auguste's leg!
Sara McMann is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
D'Auguste 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 Laura D'Auguste to fight back!
Laura D'Auguste gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. McMann spins out, but Laura D'Auguste was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
McMann is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Laura D'Auguste's punches
McMann measures the resilience of D'Auguste's chin with an uppercut while D'Auguste lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
Sara McMann launches a body shot
D'Auguste evades.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Laura D'Auguste!
McMann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Laura D'Auguste's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to open up Laura D'Auguste's defense faking a few punches.
Laura D'Auguste wraps her arms around McMann's arms and counters the punches.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Sara McMann.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Laura D'Auguste is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann is in closed guard... D'Auguste tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Laura D'Auguste gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann tries to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Laura D'Auguste regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Sara McMann forces Laura D'Auguste to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann hovers above D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste stops her from throwing strikes.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Laura D'Auguste to fight back!
D'Auguste measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Laura D'Auguste's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann is looking to pass Laura D'Auguste's guard...
Laura D'Auguste has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann throws a body kick.
Blocked by D'Auguste.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
Laura D'Auguste tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Laura D'Auguste slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around D'Auguste
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste is in open guard over McMann
D'Auguste tries to move to full mount
D'Auguste succeeds
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Laura D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
Laura D'Auguste takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sara McMann shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sara McMann breaks that americana attempt!
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Laura D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann down and prevents her attempts to escape
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
D'Auguste tries to open up Sara McMann's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching McMann in the side of the head
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to D'Auguste's cheek from the guard.
Laura D'Auguste uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Auguste tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Laura D'Auguste controls the situation despite Sara McMann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Laura D'Auguste is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann tries to roll on the ground...
D'Auguste knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann and D'Auguste engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Laura D'Auguste is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Sara McMann tries a hook to the body
but D'Auguste manages to dodge it
The two exchange wildly
D'Auguste is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, she seems hurt
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
D'Auguste tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Auguste reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Laura D'Auguste appears to be unbreakable
McMann struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Laura D'Auguste appears to be unbreakable
McMann struggles to free herself
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Laura D'Auguste moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Auguste steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
D'Auguste studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shovel hook by Laura D'Auguste
tags McMann.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
D'Auguste moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Laura D'Auguste
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Laura D'Auguste
that forces McMann to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
McMann steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Laura D'Auguste fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Laura D'Auguste jumps back and jabs
McMann seems staggered and Laura D'Auguste runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
D'Auguste's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann hovers above D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste stops her from throwing strikes.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann tries a kimura
D'Auguste breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Laura D'Auguste
Sara McMann looks to mount Laura D'Auguste...
Laura D'Auguste takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over D'Auguste
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Mario Yamasaki 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
D'Auguste struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
D'Auguste and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Laura D'Auguste just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McMann may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
D'Auguste throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left cheek
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Laura D'Auguste is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Laura D'Auguste doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Laura D'Auguste was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Laura D'Auguste looks to counter!
D'Auguste moves forward looking for some action
Laura D'Auguste shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McMann doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Laura D'Auguste embrace and tries to move away...
Laura D'Auguste pushes McMann forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Laura D'Auguste pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Laura D'Auguste
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
McMann grab one of Laura D'Auguste's arm and tries a Hip Throw
D'Auguste done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Nice punches from Laura D'Auguste.
McMann staggers backwards. D'Auguste wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The two exchange wildly
D'Auguste is connecting with a few punches
D'Auguste pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Auguste tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Laura D'Auguste fakes a punch and launches herself over Sara McMann
Great move by D'Auguste who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Laura D'Auguste pushes away McMann trying to keep the fight at striking range
McMann stumbles backwards and Laura D'Auguste circles to get the center of the cage
McMann steps backwards away from Laura D'Auguste. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
McMann is holding Laura D'Auguste's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Laura D'Auguste shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Auguste sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Laura D'Auguste sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Laura D'Auguste tries to take advantage...
Laura D'Auguste locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Sara McMann slips her head out and ends up in Laura D'Auguste's guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Laura D'Auguste's guard...
D'Auguste doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
McMann misses a step and Laura D'Auguste sees an opportunity to counter her!
Laura D'Auguste throws up a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
Laura D'Auguste is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Laura D'Auguste launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over D'Auguste
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
D'Auguste is trying to counter now!
Laura D'Auguste sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Laura D'Auguste back to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Laura D'Auguste by Split decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/26 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 724 s
Statistics: Laura D'Auguste
Punches 47/63 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 724 s
Big performance from Laura. Both women became gassed to high hell in this one. Otherwise someone would have finished someone else.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!