Post by The Sandman on Jun 25, 2022 1:00:25 GMT -5
Sarah Kaufman looks very relaxed.
Germaine de Randamie raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sarah Kaufman is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Germaine de Randamie comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Andy and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Andy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
Sarah Kaufman pushes Germaine de Randamie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Germaine de Randamie struggles not allowing Sarah Kaufman improve her position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
Andy moves on the ground
Sarah Kaufman moves to side mount
Sarah Kaufman is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Andy tries to open up de Randamie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and de Randamie is trying to block them with her hands...
Sarah Kaufman is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard.
Sarah Kaufman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah Kaufman is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie tries to show some ground skills
Germaine de Randamie put Andy in half guard.
Sarah Kaufman is in half guard over de Randamie
Andy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sarah Kaufman is in half guard over de Randamie
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Sarah Kaufman is in half guard over de Randamie
Sarah Kaufman tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Sarah Kaufman passes momentarily but Germaine de Randamie regains half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andy is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Sarah Kaufman
de Randamie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
whizzes past Andy.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sarah Kaufman!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sarah Kaufman attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Andy launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits de Randamie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Germaine de Randamie attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie catches Sarah Kaufman's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by de Randamie.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
Germaine de Randamie looks to posture up and open Sarah Kaufman's guard...
Sarah Kaufman has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
de Randamie tries to open up Andy with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Andy blocks a few elbows and now Germaine de Randamie will have to look for another option here.
de Randamie misses a step and Sarah Kaufman sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Sarah Kaufman who tries a hammer punch to de Randamie's ribs.
That hit de Randamie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
Germaine de Randamie throws a flurry of punches at Andy...
Andy is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
de Randamie is in closed guard... Andy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard...
Sarah Kaufman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard...
Sarah Kaufman rolls her over and takes her back!
Andy is in rear mount over de Randamie
Body shots by Sarah Kaufman
Solid blows to de Randamie's abdomen.
Andy is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie is moving on the ground...
Andy tries to counter de Randamie's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Andy is in rear mount over de Randamie
Sarah Kaufman launches a few punches to de Randamie
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Andy is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie has given her back to Sarah Kaufman who is trying to get one hook in!
de Randamie struggles in the ground trying to break Andy's control
Andy clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie has Andy controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills de Randamie manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Andy
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.
Solid jabs from Sarah Kaufman.
Nice punches.
Sarah Kaufman 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.
This round is clearly for Sarah Kaufman.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
that forces Andy to try and defend better.
A solid combination from Sarah Kaufman
connects with de Randamie.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Andy ducks under...
Sarah Kaufman attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
de Randamie and Andy circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
de Randamie sprawls and remains on her feet.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah Kaufman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from de Randamie who put distance between them
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes Andy's left cheek.
Andy has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
de Randamie and Andy circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Germaine de Randamie jabs at Andy
hitting her chest.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Sarah Kaufman. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Sarah Kaufman
connects with de Randamie.
de Randamie launches a flurry of punches
Andy slips out of danger.
de Randamie is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Andy is smart enough to block that one.
de Randamie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Germaine de Randamie and Andy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
de Randamie has a small cut in her Left eye
A high kick from Germaine de Randamie
falls short of the mark.
Poorly executed technique. Sarah Kaufman looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Germaine de Randamie
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
de Randamie steps backwards away from Sarah Kaufman. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Sarah Kaufman is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Andy sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Andy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andy and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Andy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Andy steps backwards away from Germaine de Randamie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Germaine de Randamie moves forward looking for some grappling action
de Randamie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Andy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Andy who put distance between them
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Andy!
de Randamie blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Andy's chin
de Randamie moves backwards and Sarah Kaufman is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sarah Kaufman!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Andy is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Sarah Kaufman and de Randamie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sarah Kaufman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
de Randamie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Germaine de Randamie jabs at Andy
to no visible effect.
Good leg kicks from Sarah Kaufman.
de Randamie winces a bit.
de Randamie hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sarah Kaufman circles around de Randamie
Andy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Andy is clinching with de Randamie.
Germaine de Randamie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Andy is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah Kaufman embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah Kaufman pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Sarah Kaufman tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie shoots and grab Sarah Kaufman's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
de Randamie scoop up Sarah Kaufman's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Andy to the mat
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Andy
Andy tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She succeeds!
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
de Randamie is in closed guard... Andy tries to roll on the ground!
Germaine de Randamie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
Germaine de Randamie positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Andy covers herself well
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
Deep breaths from Sarah Kaufman who tries a hammer punch to de Randamie's ribs.
That hit de Randamie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
Andy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Andy
de Randamie is in closed guard... Andy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard...
Sarah Kaufman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah Kaufman in her guard...
Sarah Kaufman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Andy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sarah Kaufman controls the situation despite Germaine de Randamie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie works on the ground with her fingers over Andy's face
Andy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sarah Kaufman is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Sarah Kaufman isolates Germaine de Randamie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Germaine de Randamie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Andy clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie launches a few weak punches
Andy blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A punch from Sarah Kaufman
grazes de Randamie's right cheek.
de Randamie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
de Randamie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Sarah Kaufman swings and de Randamie has to retreat
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Sarah Kaufman attempts a sweep single...
Sarah Kaufman catches Germaine de Randamie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Andy.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Sarah Kaufman.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Sarah Kaufman swings and de Randamie has to retreat
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice beating Germaine de Randamie has received.
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Sarah Kaufman jumps back and jabs
de Randamie seems staggered and Sarah Kaufman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
de Randamie launches a flurry of punches
Andy slips out of danger.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Andy ducks under...
de Randamie misses a step and Sarah Kaufman sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sarah Kaufman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
de Randamie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Andy
She is not able to do it
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Andy
She is not able to do it
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Andy
She is not able to do it
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Andy
She is not able to do it
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Andy
She is not able to do it
Sarah Kaufman is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie launches a few weak punches
Andy blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Sarah Kaufman jumps back and jabs
de Randamie seems staggered and Sarah Kaufman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Andy is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
whizzes past Andy.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Andy ducks that one.
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sarah Kaufman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
de Randamie is holding Sarah Kaufman's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah Kaufman shows great balance while pushing away Germaine de Randamie
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Andy blocks with confidence
de Randamie pushes Sarah Kaufman and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Andy throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Some counter punches against Sarah Kaufman
almost hit her as she moves away.
Germaine de Randamie gets sloppy and Sarah Kaufman tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sarah Kaufman!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sarah Kaufman has punished de Randamie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
de Randamie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Andy wants nothing of that and pushes de Randamie.
de Randamie is holding Sarah Kaufman's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah Kaufman shows great balance while pushing away Germaine de Randamie
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
A punch from Sarah Kaufman
grazes de Randamie's right cheek.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sarah Kaufman jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tremendous strikes from Andy!
Some big punches are landing!
Andy steps backwards away from Germaine de Randamie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Andy launches a hook to the body
Bang! de Randamie stops that one with her ribs!
Sarah Kaufman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
de Randamie moves backwards and Sarah Kaufman is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
gets blocked by Andy.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Andy is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Andy launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
A punch from Sarah Kaufman
grazes de Randamie's right cheek.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Germaine de Randamie
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Sarah Kaufman goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
de Randamie seems staggered and Sarah Kaufman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
de Randamie's Left eye is beginning to swell
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Andy decides to launch some tentative punches
Sarah Kaufman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A solid combination from Sarah Kaufman
connects with de Randamie.
Sarah Kaufman takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Andy ducks under...
de Randamie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Andy moves backwards and circles around Germaine de Randamie.
Sarah Kaufman takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sarah Kaufman!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sarah Kaufman takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The two exchange wildly
Andy is connecting with a few punches
de Randamie's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sarah Kaufman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sarah Kaufman's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Andy.
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Andy blocks in time.
de Randamie moves backwards and Sarah Kaufman is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andy and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Andy decides to launch some tentative punches
Sarah Kaufman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
de Randamie's Right cheek is beginning to swell
de Randamie moves backwards and Sarah Kaufman is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Germaine de Randamie is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie moves backwards and Sarah Kaufman is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Sarah Kaufman.
Winner is Sarah Kaufman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Sarah Kaufman
Punches 59/77 (77%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 364 s
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 14/58 (24%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
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