Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:24:46 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Marianna Kheyfets touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Roxanne Modafferi
that stun Kheyfets.
Kheyfets's Forehead is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's chin with an uppercut while Modafferi lands some great crosses.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Low kick by Marianna Kheyfets to maintain her distance.
That hits Roxanne Modafferi's ankle
Brilliant combination from Marianna Kheyfets
that forces Modafferi to try and defend better.
Kheyfets is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kheyfets is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Modafferi pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Marianna Kheyfets and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Kheyfets breaks the lock.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marianna Kheyfets.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
Kheyfets hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Roxanne Modafferi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marianna Kheyfets lost her dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Modafferi defends.
Marianna Kheyfets 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 clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Great hook by Roxanne Modafferi! Marianna Kheyfets is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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 Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets 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.
Good leg kicks from Marianna Kheyfets.
Modafferi winces a bit.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Marianna Kheyfets brings Roxanne Modafferi down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi catch Marianna Kheyfets's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Marianna Kheyfets holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi catch Marianna Kheyfets's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Marianna Kheyfets holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to open Kheyfets's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roxanne Modafferi. Kheyfets is unable to cover herself now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
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.
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Modafferi and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Kheyfets to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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...
Good looking punches from Roxanne Modafferi on the ground
They could take their toll on Kheyfets.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Marianna Kheyfets.
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Round 3
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Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Kheyfets breaks the lock.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's left thigh
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Nice move by Modafferi who clinches and pushes Kheyfets against the cage
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marianna Kheyfets slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets 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.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kheyfets struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Marianna Kheyfets's chest and pulls her leg underneath Kheyfets's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kheyfets 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.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kheyfets struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets any adventage in the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kheyfets is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marianna Kheyfets 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. Marianna Kheyfets spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
A solid combination from Marianna Kheyfets
mostly hits air.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kheyfets may be in trouble!
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Modafferi, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Quick hook by Roxanne Modafferi
Good shot! Kheyfets has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Kheyfets misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Modafferi is clinching with Kheyfets.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marianna Kheyfets slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi was tooling Marianna Kheyfets for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marianna Kheyfets lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kheyfets spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kheyfets is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Marianna Kheyfets
are blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Kheyfets steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to Kheyfets's face!
Modafferi pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Modafferi!
Roxanne Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Kheyfets and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Kheyfets's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Kheyfets's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Marianna Kheyfets's arms and blocks the punches!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kheyfets blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
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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Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Great hook by Roxanne Modafferi! Marianna Kheyfets is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Modafferi opts to jump inside Kheyfets's guard.
Kheyfets didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kheyfets is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Marianna Kheyfets
misses badly. Kheyfets slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Modafferi steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Roxanne Modafferi steps back and allows Kheyfets to get back to her feet.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kheyfets with a double overhooks!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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 closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Inside leg kick from Modafferi
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kheyfets's face!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Kheyfets's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets 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.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kheyfets blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Modafferi followed by a hard jab
Marianna Kheyfets stumbles back.
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left eye
Marianna Kheyfets looks rather shattered.
Marianna Kheyfets and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Modafferi is the winner of this round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 32/38 (84%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/26 (85%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 717 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 4/24 (17%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 4/29 (14%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 752 s
Huh...didn’t see that coming. Roxy had about 3 minutes of stand up striking in the fight, doing little damage during it, but the majority of the fight, and her success, was ground work and submissions. Neither woman had much stamina at about the half-way point, and that will play a factor against better opponents for sure. Interesting.
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Marianna Kheyfets touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Roxanne Modafferi
that stun Kheyfets.
Kheyfets's Forehead is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's chin with an uppercut while Modafferi lands some great crosses.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Low kick by Marianna Kheyfets to maintain her distance.
That hits Roxanne Modafferi's ankle
Brilliant combination from Marianna Kheyfets
that forces Modafferi to try and defend better.
Kheyfets is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kheyfets is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Modafferi pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Marianna Kheyfets and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Kheyfets breaks the lock.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marianna Kheyfets.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
Kheyfets hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Roxanne Modafferi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marianna Kheyfets lost her dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Modafferi defends.
Marianna Kheyfets 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 clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Great hook by Roxanne Modafferi! Marianna Kheyfets is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
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 Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets 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.
Good leg kicks from Marianna Kheyfets.
Modafferi winces a bit.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Marianna Kheyfets brings Roxanne Modafferi down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi catch Marianna Kheyfets's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Marianna Kheyfets holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi catch Marianna Kheyfets's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Marianna Kheyfets holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to open Kheyfets's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roxanne Modafferi. Kheyfets is unable to cover herself now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
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.
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
Modafferi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Modafferi and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Kheyfets to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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...
Good looking punches from Roxanne Modafferi on the ground
They could take their toll on Kheyfets.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Marianna Kheyfets.
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Round 3
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Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Kheyfets breaks the lock.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's left thigh
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Nice move by Modafferi who clinches and pushes Kheyfets against the cage
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marianna Kheyfets slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets 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.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kheyfets struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Marianna Kheyfets's chest and pulls her leg underneath Kheyfets's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kheyfets 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.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kheyfets struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets any adventage in the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kheyfets is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marianna Kheyfets 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. Marianna Kheyfets spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
A solid combination from Marianna Kheyfets
mostly hits air.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kheyfets may be in trouble!
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Modafferi, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Quick hook by Roxanne Modafferi
Good shot! Kheyfets has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Kheyfets misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Modafferi is clinching with Kheyfets.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marianna Kheyfets slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi was tooling Marianna Kheyfets for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marianna Kheyfets lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kheyfets spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kheyfets is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Marianna Kheyfets
are blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Kheyfets steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to Kheyfets's face!
Modafferi pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kheyfets and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Modafferi!
Roxanne Modafferi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Kheyfets and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Kheyfets's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Kheyfets's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Marianna Kheyfets's arms and blocks the punches!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kheyfets blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
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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Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi showing excellent timing, blasts Marianna Kheyfets with a right hand.
Great hook by Roxanne Modafferi! Marianna Kheyfets is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Modafferi opts to jump inside Kheyfets's guard.
Kheyfets didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kheyfets is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Marianna Kheyfets
misses badly. Kheyfets slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Modafferi steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Roxanne Modafferi steps back and allows Kheyfets to get back to her feet.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Modafferi moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kheyfets with a double overhooks!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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 closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Inside leg kick from Modafferi
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Modafferi is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kheyfets's face!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Kheyfets's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets 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.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kheyfets blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Modafferi followed by a hard jab
Marianna Kheyfets stumbles back.
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left eye
Marianna Kheyfets looks rather shattered.
Marianna Kheyfets and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Modafferi is the winner of this round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 32/38 (84%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/26 (85%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 717 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 4/24 (17%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 4/29 (14%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 752 s
Huh...didn’t see that coming. Roxy had about 3 minutes of stand up striking in the fight, doing little damage during it, but the majority of the fight, and her success, was ground work and submissions. Neither woman had much stamina at about the half-way point, and that will play a factor against better opponents for sure. Interesting.