Sara McMann Scouting Report

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Sara McMann Scouting Report
Jan 25, 2020; Raleigh, NC, USA; Sara McMann (red gloves) and Lina Lansberg (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

 

Sara McMann Scouting Report

Vitals

5’5″ 135 lbs (Women’s Bantamweight)
66″ reach, Orthodox
September 24, 1980

Record

12-5 (UFC: 6-5)

Current Streak

1 straight win

Training

2004 Olympic Games silver medalist in freestyle wrestling
Numerous international grappling & wrestling medals
Collegiate wrestler
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Championships Held

None

 

Strengths

– world class wrestler
– very good submission skills
– very powerful
– used to the “big stage” from her wrestling experience
– very accurate striker
– a takedown machine
– very accurate with her takedowns
– has never been taken down in a fight
– very active striker
– has some pop in her punches


Weaknesses

– on the wrong side of 40
– despite all the takedowns doesn’t look for too many submissions
– still a work in progress
– has struggled against the top of the division
– susceptible to submissions

 

Synopsis

Will McMann’s combination of impeccable wrestling and improved striking be enough to carry to the top of the sport?

 

 

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