Post by The Sandmen on Oct 5, 2016 22:12:32 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Claudia Gadelha looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Claudia Gadelha to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Gadelha doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's right arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi locks Claudia Gadelha's left arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Claudia Gadelha to the mat.
She can't keep control over Claudia Gadelha's body. Claudia Gadelha scrammbles back to her feet.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Modafferi tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Modafferi pushes away Claudia Gadelha before being hit
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes Gadelha's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
A high kick from Claudia Gadelha
glances off Modafferi.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi throws a flurry of punches at Gadelha...
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha's face
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Gadelha is locking that Americana...
Modafferi breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi Hyper-extended her arm
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
Modafferi pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi arms and counters her opponent punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle looks tight...
That Triangle from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Claudia Gadelha put Modafferi in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gadelha is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Modafferi struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Modafferi continues in closed guard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Claudia Gadelha takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha struggles not allowing Roxanne Modafferi improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Claudia Gadelha's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gadelha's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi's Left eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Gadelha is locking that rear naked choke...
Gadelha is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
She can't lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Modafferi and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
As the fight continues it seems that Claudia Gadelha is taking the best of the fight.
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi creates space and allows Claudia Gadelha to stand up.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Gadelha's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
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.
Modafferi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Modafferi is clinching with Gadelha.
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Modafferi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Claudia Gadelha just can't get away!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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A solid combination from Claudia Gadelha
mostly hits air.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
land while she's on her bicycle.
Modafferi hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Claudia Gadelha has left Modafferi unconscious on the mat!
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by KO (Punches) at 1:27 Round 5
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 848 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 866 s
This was an epic fight. Claudia did massive damage, but Roxanne is so thoroughly developed, it didn’t phase her that much. She walked through it and kept doing her thing. She was just not quite having the success Claudia was. I think it was the ground difference. But that finish was total flash-KO, as Modafferi was pretty much full on health due to her quality development, defensively.
Claudia Gadelha looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Claudia Gadelha to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Gadelha doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's right arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi locks Claudia Gadelha's left arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Claudia Gadelha to the mat.
She can't keep control over Claudia Gadelha's body. Claudia Gadelha scrammbles back to her feet.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Modafferi tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Modafferi pushes away Claudia Gadelha before being hit
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes Gadelha's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha kicks her legs trying to keep Roxanne Modafferi away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
A high kick from Claudia Gadelha
glances off Modafferi.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi throws a flurry of punches at Gadelha...
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha's face
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Gadelha is locking that Americana...
Modafferi breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi Hyper-extended her arm
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
Modafferi pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gadelha holds Roxanne Modafferi arms and counters her opponent punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle looks tight...
That Triangle from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Claudia Gadelha put Modafferi in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gadelha is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Modafferi struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Modafferi continues in closed guard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Claudia Gadelha takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha struggles not allowing Roxanne Modafferi improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Claudia Gadelha's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gadelha's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn away and scramble out. Claudia Gadelha takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi's Left eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Gadelha is locking that rear naked choke...
Gadelha is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
She can't lock it up. Roxanne Modafferi 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Modafferi and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha back to 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
As the fight continues it seems that Claudia Gadelha is taking the best of the fight.
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi creates space and allows Claudia Gadelha to stand up.
Gadelha climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Gadelha's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
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.
Modafferi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Modafferi is clinching with Gadelha.
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Modafferi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Claudia Gadelha just can't get away!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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A solid combination from Claudia Gadelha
mostly hits air.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
land while she's on her bicycle.
Modafferi hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Claudia Gadelha has left Modafferi unconscious on the mat!
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by KO (Punches) at 1:27 Round 5
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 848 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 866 s
This was an epic fight. Claudia did massive damage, but Roxanne is so thoroughly developed, it didn’t phase her that much. She walked through it and kept doing her thing. She was just not quite having the success Claudia was. I think it was the ground difference. But that finish was total flash-KO, as Modafferi was pretty much full on health due to her quality development, defensively.