Post by The Sandmen on Jun 29, 2012 15:15:29 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by McMann while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Roxanne Modafferi is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Roxanne Modafferi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Modafferi put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
McMann misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Solid jabs from Sara McMann.
Modafferi defends.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi is swinging for the fences!
McMann backpedals and creates space. Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she is going to fight!
McMann steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
McMann moves backwards and gestures for Roxanne Modafferi to stand up.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Modafferi seems staggered and Sara McMann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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McMann shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
McMann and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
McMann and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Unknown
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Sara McMann moves aside looking for a counter...
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
McMann misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Blocked by Modafferi.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Modafferi's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Modafferi won't allow her to take this position easily.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Modafferi...
A lot of them are hitting Modafferi's face
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to hold onto her own arm but Sara McMann breaks her grip and extends her arm for the tap!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (armbar) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 221 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
McMann fought this fight like a sprinter. She paced herself then EXPLODED. The explosion finished the fight. Not a bad showing by Modafferi, but she will need to improve to hold her own in this league.
Roxanne Modafferi is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sara McMann and Roxanne Modafferi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Modafferi put Sara McMann in closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Sara McMann and prevents her from moving to a better position!
McMann misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Sara McMann is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann jumps backwards and frees her leg.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
McMann steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Sara McMann's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann any adventage in the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sara McMann breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
A punch from Sara McMann
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Solid jabs from Sara McMann.
Modafferi defends.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi is swinging for the fences!
McMann backpedals and creates space. Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she is going to fight!
McMann steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sara McMann realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
McMann moves backwards and gestures for Roxanne Modafferi to stand up.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
McMann grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Modafferi seems staggered and Sara McMann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
=========================================
McMann shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
McMann and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
McMann and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Unknown
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Sara McMann moves aside looking for a counter...
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
McMann misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
McMann throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Blocked by Modafferi.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
McMann positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Modafferi's being punished here!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Sara McMann forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in open guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to move to full mount
McMann's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
McMann is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Modafferi won't allow her to take this position easily.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Modafferi...
A lot of them are hitting Modafferi's face
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Modafferi
McMann tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Sara McMann isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to hold onto her own arm but Sara McMann breaks her grip and extends her arm for the tap!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (armbar) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 221 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
McMann fought this fight like a sprinter. She paced herself then EXPLODED. The explosion finished the fight. Not a bad showing by Modafferi, but she will need to improve to hold her own in this league.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!