Post by The Sandmen on May 23, 2017 8:23:05 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Claudia Gadelha raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
2:36 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Body shots by Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi covers up.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to escape from the closed guard
Roxanne Modafferi any adventage in the ground.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Gadelha seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Modafferi moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Modafferi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's right arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Roxanne Modafferi
gets deflected.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to open Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi breaks the lock and covers herself from Gadelha's punches
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Claudia Gadelha moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
A left hook from Gadelha
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is getting frustrated here.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gadelha is clinching with Modafferi.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi pushes off of Claudia Gadelha and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gadelha stumbles backwards but Roxanne Modafferi chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha grapple with Roxanne Modafferi and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Claudia Gadelha's leg. Gadelha is not able to move away now!
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi forces Claudia Gadelha to open her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Gadelha blocks them effectively.
Modafferi misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
That Shoulder Lock from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Gadelha
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Claudia Gadelha.
Even nicer blocks from Modafferi.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is locking that leglock...
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Modafferi steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A solid combination from Claudia Gadelha
mostly hits air.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Claudia Gadelha cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Claudia Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Claudia Gadelha!
Modafferi ducks under...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 13/18 (72%)
GnP strikes 10/28 (36%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Epic performance from Claudia. She started strong, and kept it up for 5 rounds against an elite opponent.
Claudia Gadelha raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
2:36 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Body shots by Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi covers up.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to escape from the closed guard
Roxanne Modafferi any adventage in the ground.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Gadelha seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Modafferi moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Modafferi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's right arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Roxanne Modafferi
gets deflected.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to open Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi breaks the lock and covers herself from Gadelha's punches
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Claudia Gadelha moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
A left hook from Gadelha
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is getting frustrated here.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gadelha is clinching with Modafferi.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi pushes off of Claudia Gadelha and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gadelha stumbles backwards but Roxanne Modafferi chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha grapple with Roxanne Modafferi and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Claudia Gadelha's leg. Gadelha is not able to move away now!
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi forces Claudia Gadelha to open her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Gadelha blocks them effectively.
Modafferi misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
That Shoulder Lock from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Gadelha
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Claudia Gadelha.
Even nicer blocks from Modafferi.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is locking that leglock...
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Modafferi steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A solid combination from Claudia Gadelha
mostly hits air.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Claudia Gadelha cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Claudia Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Claudia Gadelha!
Modafferi ducks under...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 13/18 (72%)
GnP strikes 10/28 (36%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1048 s
Epic performance from Claudia. She started strong, and kept it up for 5 rounds against an elite opponent.