Post by The Sandmen on Sept 30, 2016 8:25:18 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Markos while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Randa Markos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:09 Round 1 and Markos is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Good movement from Markos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos tries to holds Roxanne Modafferi in a clinch against the fence
Markos pushes back Modafferi's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Modafferi was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Markos who is trying to punish Roxanne Modafferi's ribs with a few punches.
Modafferi brings her opponent closer and blocks Markos's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Modafferi is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Randa Markos is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Markos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
Modafferi holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Randa Markos.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Randa Markos...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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 full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Markos uses her strength to keep Markos at a disadvantage
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Randa Markos hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Modafferi uses her forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Roxanne Modafferi
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Markos has a small cut in her Mouth
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Markos tries to launch a few punches to Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is able to achieve closed guard and counter Randa Markos's punches.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Pitty-pat punches from Markos
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't flinch.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lightning fast low kick from Modafferi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Markos breaks free.
Markos tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Randa Markos's chest and pulls her leg underneath Markos's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Markos 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.
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
That Kimura looks tight...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Markos tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Markos breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Markos lifts Roxanne Modafferi up off the ground
...before putting her back down.
Markos steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos tries a hook to the body
but Modafferi manages to dodge it
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Modafferi moves forward and holds Markos
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Randa Markos, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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!
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi uses some of her skill by jumping out of Markos's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Roxanne Modafferi a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Modafferi has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Markos gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't let Randa Markos get in on her legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
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 Markos
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Markos struggles to free herself
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Modafferi rolls and she's now on half guard over Randa Markos. Nice reversal.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Markos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randa Markos manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Roxanne Modafferi against the mat!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Randa Markos improve her position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Markos.
Markos has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Markos, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Modafferi followed by a hard jab
Randa Markos stumbles back.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Markos doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Markos forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos shoots and grab one of Roxanne Modafferi's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and remain on her feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Markos is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Markos's Left eye is beginning to swell
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos and Modafferi are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Roxanne Modafferi's defense faking a few punches.
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her arms around Markos's arms and counters the punches.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Stand up! This is what Modafferi's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Randa Markos breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Randa Markos's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randa Markos.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi suddenly holds Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
Markos can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Markos time to recover. Randa Markos seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Markos quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Roxanne Modafferi.
Nice punches.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Markos quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Markos's guard.
Markos did not see that coming! Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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 open guard over Markos
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos 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
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Markos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Markos is the winner of this round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 920 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/56 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 920 s
Good fight. Randa dominated longer, but Roxanne dominated more effectively late, ultimately doing notably more damage in the last 2 rounds than Randa accomplished in the first 3.
Ferocious staredown by Markos while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Randa Markos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:09 Round 1 and Markos is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Good movement from Markos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos tries to holds Roxanne Modafferi in a clinch against the fence
Markos pushes back Modafferi's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Modafferi was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Markos who is trying to punish Roxanne Modafferi's ribs with a few punches.
Modafferi brings her opponent closer and blocks Markos's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Modafferi is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Randa Markos is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Markos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
Modafferi holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Randa Markos.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Randa Markos...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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 full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Markos uses her strength to keep Markos at a disadvantage
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Randa Markos hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Modafferi uses her forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Roxanne Modafferi
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Markos has a small cut in her Mouth
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Markos tries to launch a few punches to Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is able to achieve closed guard and counter Randa Markos's punches.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Pitty-pat punches from Markos
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't flinch.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lightning fast low kick from Modafferi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Markos breaks free.
Markos tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Randa Markos's chest and pulls her leg underneath Markos's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Markos 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.
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
That Kimura looks tight...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Markos tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Markos breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Roxanne Modafferi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Markos lifts Roxanne Modafferi up off the ground
...before putting her back down.
Markos steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos tries a hook to the body
but Modafferi manages to dodge it
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Modafferi moves forward and holds Markos
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Randa Markos, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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!
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi uses some of her skill by jumping out of Markos's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Roxanne Modafferi a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Modafferi has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Markos gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't let Randa Markos get in on her legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
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 Markos
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Markos struggles to free herself
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Modafferi rolls and she's now on half guard over Randa Markos. Nice reversal.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Markos's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randa Markos manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Roxanne Modafferi against the mat!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Randa Markos improve her position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Markos.
Markos has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Markos, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Modafferi followed by a hard jab
Randa Markos stumbles back.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Markos doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Markos forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos shoots and grab one of Roxanne Modafferi's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and remain on her feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Markos is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Markos's Left eye is beginning to swell
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos and Modafferi are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Randa Markos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Randa Markos manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Roxanne Modafferi's defense faking a few punches.
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her arms around Markos's arms and counters the punches.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Stand up! This is what Modafferi's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Randa Markos breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Randa Markos's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randa Markos.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Modafferi suddenly holds Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
Markos can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Markos time to recover. Randa Markos seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Markos quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Roxanne Modafferi.
Nice punches.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Markos quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Markos's guard.
Markos did not see that coming! Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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 open guard over Markos
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos 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
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Markos's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Markos is the winner of this round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 920 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/56 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 920 s
Good fight. Randa dominated longer, but Roxanne dominated more effectively late, ultimately doing notably more damage in the last 2 rounds than Randa accomplished in the first 3.