Post by The Sandman on Mar 2, 2021 22:50:09 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by McMann while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Hitomi Akano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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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The fight gets underway.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Hitomi Akano tries to free her leg
Hitomi Akano uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows McMann time to recover... 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.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Akano blocks them effectively.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Akano tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Akano's ribs.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Akano is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Hitomi Akano timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
Akano is locking that guillotine...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Akano is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to open up Akano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Akano blocks a few elbows and now Sara McMann will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Akano doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to open up Akano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Akano blocks a few elbows and now Sara McMann will have to look for another option here.
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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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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
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Akano checks that kick!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Akano launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Hitomi Akano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Akano is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Hitomi Akano rolls her over and takes her back!
Akano is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Akano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Akano is unable to move under McMann control.
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 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 Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Sara McMann looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Hitomi Akano takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
Sara McMann tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Akano won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Akano pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
McMann pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
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 Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano 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 Hitomi Akano. 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
McMann moves backwards and circles around Hitomi Akano.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. McMann is clinching with Akano.
Sara McMann pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Sara McMann circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann and Akano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
McMann wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Akano 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.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann steps back and allows Akano to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
McMann pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
that forces Akano to try and defend better.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akano leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Akano 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.
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 4:40 in the 4 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
Akano blocks those punches
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Sara McMann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Akano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Sara McMann unil she can pull her arm free! McMann lost her dominant position.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Hitomi Akano struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Akano control.
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
McMann tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! McMann has one hook in and keeps working!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Akano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Akano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Akano's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Forehead
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Akano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Sara McMann unil she can pull her arm free! McMann lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Hitomi Akano who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
McMann has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano tries to grapple
McMann moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Akano steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
McMann steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Akano and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Akano pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 794 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
So much effort, but with so little results. Stamina boi!
Hitomi Akano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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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The fight gets underway.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to McMann's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Hitomi Akano tries to free her leg
Hitomi Akano uses some of her skill by jumping out of McMann's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Sara McMann
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over McMann's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows McMann time to recover... 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.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Sara McMann to open her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Akano blocks them effectively.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
Akano tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
McMann launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Akano's ribs.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Akano is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to turn in and scramble out. Hitomi Akano timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
Akano is locking that guillotine...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine from Hitomi Akano appears to be unbreakable
Sara McMann slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Akano is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to open up Akano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Akano blocks a few elbows and now Sara McMann will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Akano doesn't want to free her opponent and McMann continues in closed guard
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to open up Akano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Akano blocks a few elbows and now Sara McMann will have to look for another option here.
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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sara McMann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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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
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Akano checks that kick!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She succeeds!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Akano launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sara McMann!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Hitomi Akano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Akano is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in McMann's eyes...
Crippling lock!
McMann breaks the lock showing some skills...
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Hitomi Akano rolls her over and takes her back!
Akano is in rear mount over McMann
McMann has Akano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Akano is unable to move under McMann control.
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 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 Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Sara McMann breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Sara McMann takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano closed her guard around Sara McMann.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Sara McMann looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Hitomi Akano takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull McMann into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Nice beating Sara McMann has received.
Sara McMann tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to free her leg
Sara McMann uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann tries to move to full mount!
Akano won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Akano pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
McMann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
McMann pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
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 Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around McMann
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
McMann is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Akano 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 Hitomi Akano. 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sara McMann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
McMann moves backwards and circles around Hitomi Akano.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. McMann is clinching with Akano.
Sara McMann pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Sara McMann circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Sara McMann's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
McMann is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann and Akano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McMann moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano leans forwards and tries to grapple with McMann
McMann wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
McMann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to better her position on the ground...
McMann breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
McMann is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
McMann is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
McMann won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Akano 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.
Sara McMann is on her feet again.
McMann is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Sara McMann steps back and allows Akano to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
McMann pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McMann struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
that forces Akano to try and defend better.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Akano
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Akano
McMann tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akano leans and gets Sara McMann's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Sara McMann slips out. Akano 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.
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 4:40 in the 4 round
Sara McMann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for McMann, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sara McMann is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
Akano blocks those punches
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Deep breaths from Sara McMann who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over McMann
Akano is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Sara McMann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Akano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Sara McMann unil she can pull her arm free! McMann lost her dominant position.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Hitomi Akano struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has McMann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
McMann is unable to move under Akano control.
McMann is in rear mount over Akano
McMann tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! McMann has one hook in and keeps working!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Akano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Akano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Akano's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Forehead
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Sara McMann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Akano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Sara McMann unil she can pull her arm free! McMann lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Hitomi Akano who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
McMann is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
McMann has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sara McMann gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano tries to grapple
McMann moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Akano steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
McMann steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Akano and McMann circle around the center of the cage.
Akano pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 794 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 800 s
So much effort, but with so little results. Stamina boi!
