Kedzie vs. McMann

[The Sandmen]

Julie Kedzie is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Sara McMann is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
McMann is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
0:23 Round 1 and McMann is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Sara McMann is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
McMann catches an ankle and Kedzie is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Kedzie
Sara McMann hooks Kedzie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Julie Kedzie manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Kedzie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kedzie struggles on the ground and tries to break Sara McMann's guard...
Julie Kedzie is in McMann open guard now
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over McMann
Sara McMann isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass McMann's guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Julie Kedzie in closed guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
McMann is locking that Triangle Choke...
Kedzie tries to break the lock slamming Sara McMann against the mat!
Sara McMann doesn't allow Julie Kedzie to escape. She is tightening the Triangle Choke
That Triangle Choke from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Julie Kedzie lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Sara McMann doesn't break the lock and Julie Kedzie is running out of time!
That Triangle Choke from Sara McMann appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over McMann
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
McMann blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Sara McMann on the ground
They could take their toll on Kedzie.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kedzie tries to move on the ground and shows Sara McMann a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kedzie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Kedzie staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to turn in and scramble out. Sara McMann timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Julie Kedzie can't find a way out! Her face is turning purple and she taps before going to sleep!

Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (guillotine) at 3:08 Round 1

Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 140 s

Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 140 s