Post by The Sandman on Jun 25, 2022 0:30:09 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Lauren Murphy chants all around the place!
Sara McMann shifts back and forth nervously.
Lauren Murphy shifts back and forth nervously.
Sara McMann has fight Lauren Murphy 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Sara McMann today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Lauren Murphy touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy goes to the body...
her punches graze Sara McMann-Helmsley's arm.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Lauren Murphy's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Sara McMann is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Murphy...
A lot of them are hitting Murphy's face
Murphy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Lauren Murphy creates enough space to control Sara McMann's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Murphy holds Sara McMann's arms and blocks the punches!
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sara McMann-Helmsley pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Lauren Murphy is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sara McMann-Helmsley stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann jumps and scissors Lauren Murphy's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Lauren Murphy's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. She stands up while Sara McMann remains on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Sara McMann doesn't flinch.
Murphy misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann-Helmsley attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Sara McMann-Helmsley quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Lauren Murphy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Lauren Murphy
makes Sara McMann-Helmsley stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Sara McMann-Helmsley's torso
that hits its mark.
Good movement from Murphy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Murphy is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nice beating Lauren Murphy has received.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Sara McMann-Helmsley manages to dodge it
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves forward looking for some action
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Good movement from Murphy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Murphy covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann-Helmsley leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann-Helmsley leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Lauren Murphy has seen better days.
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sara McMann holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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.
Lauren Murphy and Sara McMann-Helmsley engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sara McMann is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Murphy is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Lauren Murphy throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Sara McMann-Helmsley ducks under...
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy launches a flurry of punches
Sara McMann-Helmsley slips out of danger.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Murphy didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Lauren Murphy to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Murphy...
A lot of them are hitting Murphy's face
Murphy's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Murphy breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Sara McMann-Helmsley's ribs.
Sara McMann-Helmsley blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Murphy pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Murphy breaks free.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Sara McMann-Helmsley, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Murphy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy is fading quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy is in closed guard... Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Sara McMann pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Lauren Murphy to her stomach and takes her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to get her arm under Lauren Murphy's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Lauren Murphy's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Lauren Murphy easily defends the attempt.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann-Helmsley decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Sara McMann-Helmsley manages to dodge it
Murphy wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sara McMann-Helmsley wants nothing of that and pushes Murphy.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Murphy's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Murphy has a small cut in her Forehead
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sara McMann-Helmsley slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lauren Murphy.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to move to full mount!
Murphy won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Sara McMann-Helmsley blocks in time.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Terrible one sided match... Murphy was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann-Helmsley succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy is in closed guard... Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Terrible one sided match... Murphy was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Murphy breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sara McMann doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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 4:20 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to get a hook in!
Murphy rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley sits over her knees and pushes away Murphy's leg!
Sara McMann is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Sara McMann hooks Murphy's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauren Murphy manages to kick Sara McMann-Helmsley away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy moves on the ground
Murphy cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann-Helmsley launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 3/22 (14%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 798 s
McMann definitely had her shit together in this one. She looked like she could momentum her way into a win a few different times, but falls just shy of that level of development.
Sara McMann shifts back and forth nervously.
Lauren Murphy shifts back and forth nervously.
Sara McMann has fight Lauren Murphy 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Sara McMann today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sara McMann and Lauren Murphy touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy goes to the body...
her punches graze Sara McMann-Helmsley's arm.
Sara McMann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Lauren Murphy's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Sara McMann is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sara McMann controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Murphy...
A lot of them are hitting Murphy's face
Murphy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Lauren Murphy creates enough space to control Sara McMann's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Murphy holds Sara McMann's arms and blocks the punches!
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sara McMann-Helmsley pulls her arm out of danger.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Lauren Murphy is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Sara McMann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sara McMann-Helmsley stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Sara McMann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy moves backwards and Sara McMann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sara McMann jumps and scissors Lauren Murphy's left leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Lauren Murphy's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. She stands up while Sara McMann remains on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Sara McMann doesn't flinch.
Murphy misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sara McMann-Helmsley attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Sara McMann-Helmsley quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Lauren Murphy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Lauren Murphy
makes Sara McMann-Helmsley stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Sara McMann-Helmsley's torso
that hits its mark.
Good movement from Murphy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Sara McMann
Murphy is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nice beating Lauren Murphy has received.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Sara McMann-Helmsley manages to dodge it
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann-Helmsley moves forward looking for some action
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Good movement from Murphy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Murphy covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Sara McMann closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann-Helmsley leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sara McMann-Helmsley leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Lauren Murphy has seen better days.
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sara McMann holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
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.
Lauren Murphy and Sara McMann-Helmsley engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sara McMann is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Murphy is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Lauren Murphy throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Sara McMann-Helmsley ducks under...
Sara McMann-Helmsley steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy launches a flurry of punches
Sara McMann-Helmsley slips out of danger.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Sara McMann to the body.
Murphy didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Lauren Murphy to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Sara McMann-Helmsley.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann throws a flurry of punches at Murphy...
A lot of them are hitting Murphy's face
Murphy's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Murphy breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Sara McMann-Helmsley's ribs.
Sara McMann-Helmsley blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Murphy pushes Sara McMann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Murphy breaks free.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Sara McMann-Helmsley, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Murphy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
Sara McMann-Helmsley studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy is fading quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering her!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy is in closed guard... Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Sara McMann pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Sara McMann rolls Lauren Murphy to her stomach and takes her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Sara McMann-Helmsley controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sara McMann-Helmsley is unable to move under Murphy control.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to get her arm under Lauren Murphy's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Lauren Murphy's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Lauren Murphy easily defends the attempt.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sara McMann-Helmsley decides to launch some tentative punches
Sara McMann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Sara McMann-Helmsley manages to dodge it
Murphy wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sara McMann-Helmsley wants nothing of that and pushes Murphy.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Sara McMann-Helmsley uses her strength to keep Sara McMann-Helmsley at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is getting frustrated here.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley breaths deeply while on the ground
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Murphy's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Murphy has a small cut in her Forehead
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Sara McMann looks to pass to mount...
Sara McMann-Helmsley slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lauren Murphy.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sara McMann has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to move to full mount!
Murphy won't allow her to take this position easily.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Sara McMann-Helmsley blocks in time.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
Sara McMann sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sara McMann-Helmsley into her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Murphy
Terrible one sided match... Murphy was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to escape from the closed guard
Sara McMann-Helmsley succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Sara McMann is in open guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Sara McMann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Sara McMann manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Murphy pushes Sara McMann forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Sara McMann was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy is in closed guard... Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Terrible one sided match... Murphy was not ready to fight a fighter of Sara McMann caliber.
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Sara McMann is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Sara McMann in her guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sara McMann-Helmsley is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Sara McMann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Murphy breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sara McMann doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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 4:20 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Sara McMann in her guard...
Sara McMann rolls her over and takes her back!
Sara McMann-Helmsley is in rear mount over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley tries to get a hook in!
Murphy rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Murphy
Sara McMann-Helmsley sits over her knees and pushes away Murphy's leg!
Sara McMann is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Sara McMann is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Sara McMann hooks Murphy's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauren Murphy manages to kick Sara McMann-Helmsley away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Sara McMann-Helmsley
Murphy moves on the ground
Murphy cannot take advantage in the ground
Sara McMann-Helmsley is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann-Helmsley launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Sara McMann.
Winner is Sara McMann by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 3/22 (14%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 798 s
McMann definitely had her shit together in this one. She looked like she could momentum her way into a win a few different times, but falls just shy of that level of development.
