Amanda Nunes Stuns Sara McMann With A First Round Choke

ByFernando Quiles Jr. Aug 8, 2015Nov 1, 2021

Two women’s bantamweight competitors did battle from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee for UFC Fight Night 73. Former Olympian Sara McMann (8-3) took on Amanda Nunes (11-4) on Aug. 8, 2015.

It was the “Lioness” who earned her fourth finish under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner.

Nunes put together a combination early in round one. She landed a leg kick, but McMann grabbed a hold of her. Nunes separated herself from the body lock. McMann pressed forward, but Nunes avoided the strikes.

She went for a wheel kick, but McMann grabbed a hold of her again. Nunes connected with a punch on the break. The “Lioness” dropped McMann with a combination to the head. She took control of her back and rained down punches. Nunes synched up a rear naked choke, forcing the tap.

Final Result: Amanda Nunes def. Sara McMann via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:53

Fernando Quiles Jr.

I'm Fernando and I've been writing news stories since 2009. I am a former writer for MMAMania.com and a current contributor for EFightNews.com. I have interviewed a few mixed martial arts fighters like Brendan Schaub, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Monson. Excited to be a part of Lowkick MMA.