Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2016 17:54:38 GMT -5
Sara McMann glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Liz Carmouche looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Liz Carmouche touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McMann who is in full mount! Carmouche is in trouble now!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche creates enough space to control Sara McMann's leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Liz Carmouche sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Liz Carmouche back to the ground.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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 Liz Carmouche's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
Quick hook by Liz Carmouche
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Sara McMann and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and moves laterally.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McMann blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sara McMann's cheek! McMann stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Crushing shot to Carmouche's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Carmouche's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Carmouche
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann hovers above Carmouche
Liz Carmouche stops her from throwing strikes.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Liz Carmouche holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carmouche blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
McMann ducks under...
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Carmouche ties her up.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Liz Carmouche rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Carmouche won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carmouche and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carmouche seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to open Carmouche's guard...
Carmouche breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Carmouche won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Carmouche tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for McMann.
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Round 3
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Low kick by Sara McMann to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
A wicked punch by Liz Carmouche
goes awry.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some nice shots from Liz Carmouche
that stun McMann.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
McMann slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann launches a hook to the body
Liz Carmouche moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
makes McMann stumble back!
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Liz Carmouche
goes awry.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Sara McMann
whizzes past Carmouche.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Carmouche quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann paws at Carmouche.
Carmouche answers with solid punches!
McMann has a small cut in her Forehead
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Liz Carmouche and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's chin with an uppercut while Carmouche lands some great crosses.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
McMann wants nothing of that and pushes Carmouche.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Carmouche blocks in time.
Superb haymaker by Carmouche
that lands on McMann's face like a cannon ball!
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Carmouche ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann suddenly holds Liz Carmouche's arm and tries an armbar!
Carmouche can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
Good job by McMann blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Carmouche's ribs.
That hit Carmouche who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carmouche pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann catch Liz Carmouche's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Carmouche's eyes...
Carmouche Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Liz Carmouche holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carmouche is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carmouche struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Carmouche hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Sara McMann's lock! This is over! Carmouche didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (leglock) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 24/41 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/38 (11%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Big win for McMann. She was struggling a bit in the toughness department, and could probably use some upgrades there, but offensively she did okay. Carmouche is a pretty legit competitor.
Liz Carmouche looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Liz Carmouche touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McMann who is in full mount! Carmouche is in trouble now!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche creates enough space to control Sara McMann's leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
McMann is countered by Liz Carmouche.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
Liz Carmouche sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche sits up and gets an arm around McMann's neck!
McMann pushes Liz Carmouche back to the ground.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Carmouche holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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 Liz Carmouche's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
Quick hook by Liz Carmouche
Good shot! McMann has reasons to be worried.
Sara McMann and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and moves laterally.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McMann blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sara McMann's cheek! McMann stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Crushing shot to Carmouche's body! She's holding her side
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Carmouche's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Carmouche
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann hovers above Carmouche
Liz Carmouche stops her from throwing strikes.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Liz Carmouche holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
Liz Carmouche throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carmouche blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Carmouche is connecting with a few punches
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
McMann ducks under...
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carmouche is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Carmouche ties her up.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Liz Carmouche struggles not allowing Sara McMann improve her position.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Liz Carmouche can't prevent her opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
McMann launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Liz Carmouche rolls over herself and stands up while Sara McMann rolls on her back.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover her face,
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Carmouche won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carmouche and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carmouche seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to open Carmouche's guard...
Carmouche breaks the lock and covers herself from McMann's punches
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Carmouche won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Carmouche tries to show some ground skills
McMann uses her strength to keep McMann at a disadvantage
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for McMann.
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Round 3
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Low kick by Sara McMann to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
McMann misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
A wicked punch by Liz Carmouche
goes awry.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
McMann decides to launch some tentative punches
Liz Carmouche takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some nice shots from Liz Carmouche
that stun McMann.
There is a small laceration on Sara McMann's Left eye
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
McMann slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
McMann launches a hook to the body
Liz Carmouche moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
makes McMann stumble back!
McMann is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
McMann moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann moves on the ground
McMann cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Liz Carmouche
goes awry.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Sara McMann
whizzes past Carmouche.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Carmouche attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Carmouche quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Sara McMann slips out and backs away to avoid 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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann paws at Carmouche.
Carmouche answers with solid punches!
McMann has a small cut in her Forehead
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Liz Carmouche and McMann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McMann looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
McMann measures the resilience of Carmouche's chin with an uppercut while Carmouche lands some great crosses.
Not a desiderable position that McMann is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Carmouche wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
McMann wants nothing of that and pushes Carmouche.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Carmouche blocks in time.
Superb haymaker by Carmouche
that lands on McMann's face like a cannon ball!
Carmouche avoids a dangerous strike from McMann
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sara McMann!
Carmouche ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Liz Carmouche didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
McMann is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Sara McMann uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carmouche misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann succeeds
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann suddenly holds Liz Carmouche's arm and tries an armbar!
Carmouche can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Sara McMann!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
BJJ! That is what must be passing through McMann's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Carmouche
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
Good job by McMann blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Carmouche's ribs.
That hit Carmouche who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Carmouche pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over McMann
Carmouche is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
McMann shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann catch Liz Carmouche's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Carmouche's eyes...
Carmouche Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Liz Carmouche holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carmouche is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
McMann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carmouche struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Carmouche measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
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 Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Carmouche
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Carmouche hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Sara McMann's lock! This is over! Carmouche didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (leglock) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 24/41 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/38 (11%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Big win for McMann. She was struggling a bit in the toughness department, and could probably use some upgrades there, but offensively she did okay. Carmouche is a pretty legit competitor.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!