Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2019 0:47:48 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi looks very relaxed.
Kyra Gracie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Modafferi is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Modafferi and Gracie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gracie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Modafferi is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed guard
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kyra Gracie for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Modafferi time to recover. Roxanne Modafferi seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kyra Gracie is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Modafferi isn't fazed.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Kyra Gracie improve her position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie 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.
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Modafferi isn't fazed.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 2
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Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
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 Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Modafferi tries to hit Kyra Gracie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gracie steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Gracie doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Roxanne Modafferi has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie looks to be in very good shape.
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
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 Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Modafferi launches a furious low kick!
Gracie receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Gracie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kyra Gracie for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Modafferi time to recover. Roxanne Modafferi seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kyra Gracie and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
A bunch of leg kicks from Kyra Gracie
are blocked by Modafferi.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie 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!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie 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
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Roxanne Modafferi
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
A high kick from Kyra Gracie
falls short of the mark.
Modafferi has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kyra Gracie! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Gracie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Modafferi is locking that guillotine...
Modafferi is locking that guillotine...
Kyra Gracie slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gracie seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gracie's Left eye is beginning to swell
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Gracie's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Modafferi is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Modafferi.
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Round 5
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Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
and hits Gracie ribs hard
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Roxanne Modafferi a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Gracie struggles to free herself
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Gracie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Gracie tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi cartwheels towards Gracie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Kyra Gracie.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie Hyper-extended her left arm
Gracie struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Gracie struggles to free herself
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Kyra Gracie's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gracie's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Modafferi is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Gracie struggles to free herself
Gracie tries to roll out. She's too quick for Roxanne Modafferi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Modafferi and it cost her top position.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Gracie's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Gracie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kyra Gracie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
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.
Gracie and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Roxanne Modafferi.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Some serious decisions being decided on this card. Gracie was just starting to fade as this one came to an end, though, so any longer and this would have been a RoxMod finish.
Kyra Gracie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Modafferi is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Modafferi and Gracie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gracie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Modafferi is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed guard
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kyra Gracie for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Modafferi time to recover. Roxanne Modafferi seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kyra Gracie is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Modafferi isn't fazed.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Kyra Gracie improve her position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie 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.
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Modafferi isn't fazed.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 2
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Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
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 Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Modafferi tries to hit Kyra Gracie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gracie steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Gracie doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Roxanne Modafferi has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie looks to be in very good shape.
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
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 Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Modafferi launches a furious low kick!
Gracie receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Gracie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Kyra Gracie for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Modafferi time to recover. Roxanne Modafferi seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kyra Gracie and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
A bunch of leg kicks from Kyra Gracie
are blocked by Modafferi.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie 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!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie 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
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Roxanne Modafferi
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
A high kick from Kyra Gracie
falls short of the mark.
Modafferi has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kyra Gracie! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Gracie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Modafferi is locking that guillotine...
Modafferi is locking that guillotine...
Kyra Gracie slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gracie seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gracie's Left eye is beginning to swell
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Gracie's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Modafferi is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Modafferi.
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Round 5
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Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
and hits Gracie ribs hard
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Roxanne Modafferi a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Gracie struggles to free herself
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Gracie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Kyra Gracie 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Gracie tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi cartwheels towards Gracie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Kyra Gracie.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie Hyper-extended her left arm
Gracie struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Gracie struggles to free herself
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Kyra Gracie's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gracie's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Modafferi is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Gracie struggles to free herself
Gracie tries to roll out. She's too quick for Roxanne Modafferi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Modafferi and it cost her top position.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Gracie's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gracie's eyes...
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Gracie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kyra Gracie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
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.
Gracie and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Roxanne Modafferi.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Some serious decisions being decided on this card. Gracie was just starting to fade as this one came to an end, though, so any longer and this would have been a RoxMod finish.