Post by The Sandmen on Jun 23, 2017 7:34:33 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Roxanne Modafferi is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
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.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gadelha
Modafferi shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pull guard on Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha pushes her down and remains on her feet.
Gadelha is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi launches an up-kick intended for Claudia Gadelha's head...
It lands flush with Claudia Gadelha's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gadelha is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
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 gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha throws a flurry of punches at Modafferi...
A lot of them are hitting Modafferi's face
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.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Modafferi to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed 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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Modafferi put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
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
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half 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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi spins out and gets back to her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
That Triangle to Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Roxanne Modafferi is a brick wall. She doesn't allow herself to be brought to the ground. Claudia Gadelha abandons the guard pull attempt.
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
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
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
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
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Claudia Gadelha gets ahold of Roxanne Modafferi's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Gadelha is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha cannot lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Claudia Gadelha remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Claudia Gadelha is standing now.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 3
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Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left 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 goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Modafferi breaks free.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
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 0:40 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Claudia Gadelha is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Modafferi wraps her legs while she holds Claudia Gadelha's head... Tight guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
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 attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia 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
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Modafferi seems staggered and Claudia Gadelha runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
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.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi 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.
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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gadelha Hyper-extended her left arm
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Stand up! This is what Modafferi's cornermen are shouting. Claudia Gadelha is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
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
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Herb Dean 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.
Modafferi and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 4
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Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 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
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!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Modafferi uses her forearms to block the impact!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
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 works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is getting frustrated here.
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
Herb Dean 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 4:20 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Gadelha tries to grapple
She puts Modafferi in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha pushes down Roxanne Modafferi and tries to pull guard
Modafferi breaks the lock and Claudia Gadelha falls to the ground!
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 launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
Modafferi leans out of the way.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gadelha.
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Round 5
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Gadelha breaks free.
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 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 side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn away and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Claudia Gadelha spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
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
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Claudia Gadelha's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
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 clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
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 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Modafferi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gadelha
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Modafferi secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (armbar) at 4:28 Round 5
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 4/21 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 935 s
I think Claudia is doing better and better, but Roxy’s at that next level.
Roxanne Modafferi is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
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.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
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
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gadelha
Modafferi shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pull guard on Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha pushes her down and remains on her feet.
Gadelha is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi launches an up-kick intended for Claudia Gadelha's head...
It lands flush with Claudia Gadelha's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gadelha is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
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 gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
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
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha throws a flurry of punches at Modafferi...
A lot of them are hitting Modafferi's face
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.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Modafferi to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed 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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Modafferi put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
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
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half 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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi spins out and gets back to her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
That Triangle to Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Roxanne Modafferi is a brick wall. She doesn't allow herself to be brought to the ground. Claudia Gadelha abandons the guard pull attempt.
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
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
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
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
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Claudia Gadelha gets ahold of Roxanne Modafferi's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Gadelha is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha cannot lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Claudia Gadelha remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a kick to the body.
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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Claudia Gadelha is standing now.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 3
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Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left 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 goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Modafferi breaks free.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
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 0:40 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Claudia Gadelha is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Claudia Gadelha pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Modafferi wraps her legs while she holds Claudia Gadelha's head... Tight guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
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 attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia 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
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Modafferi seems staggered and Claudia Gadelha runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
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.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi 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.
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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gadelha Hyper-extended her left arm
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Stand up! This is what Modafferi's cornermen are shouting. Claudia Gadelha is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
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
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Herb Dean 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.
Modafferi and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 4
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Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 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
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!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Modafferi uses her forearms to block the impact!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
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 works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is getting frustrated here.
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
Herb Dean 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 4:20 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Gadelha tries to grapple
She puts Modafferi in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha pushes down Roxanne Modafferi and tries to pull guard
Modafferi breaks the lock and Claudia Gadelha falls to the ground!
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 launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
Modafferi leans out of the way.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gadelha.
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Round 5
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Gadelha breaks free.
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 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 side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn away and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Claudia Gadelha spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
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
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Claudia Gadelha's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
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 clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
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 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Modafferi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gadelha
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha struggles to free herself
Gadelha's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Modafferi secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (armbar) at 4:28 Round 5
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 4/21 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 935 s
I think Claudia is doing better and better, but Roxy’s at that next level.