Sara McMann Submits Alexis Davis In Las Vegas

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Female bantamweight action was on display for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 24 Finale’s second main card bout. Former title challengers Alexis Davis (17-7) and Sara McMann (10-3) stepped inside the Octagon at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

The return of Davis, who hadn’t fought since April 2015, was not a successful one.

McMann got the fight started with a right hand. She landed a straight body punch. Davis landed a leg kick and went for a combination. McMann answered with a more effective combination. She completed a takedown. Davis looked for a triangle and rained down some elbows. McMann remained in control and landed a short punch. She moved Davis towards the cage and landed some strikes until the round was over.

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Davis opened the second round with a right hand. McMann completed a hit toss and “Ally-Gator” went for a leg lock. McMann was able to avoid the submission attempt. She went for an arm triangle and eventually forced the tap.

Final Result: Sara McMann def. Alexis Davis via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) – R2, 2:52