Post by The Sandmen on Nov 3, 2016 9:00:27 GMT -5
Megumi Fujii is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Roxanne Modafferi is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Fujii is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Modafferi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Megumi Fujii circles around Modafferi
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Middle kick from Modafferi.
The kick just misses.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
Fujii adjusts and closes her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Megumi Fujii on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megumi Fujii is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fujii launches a kick
Modafferi checks it and keeps distance.
Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Modafferi launches a stiff jab!
Fujii ducks that one.
Here comes Roxanne Modafferi with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fujii's ribs!
Megumi Fujii paws at Modafferi.
Modafferi swings ineffectively.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Fujii blocks that. It was easy!
Tremendous strikes from Fujii!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi fires an unorthodox punch to Fujii's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Megumi Fujii is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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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 Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fujii 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!
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Fujii jumps and catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Modafferi breaks the lock and launches herself over Megumi Fujii, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
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 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 Fujii
Fujii 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!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Fujii doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Megumi Fujii slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Fujii's moves on the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Megumi Fujii will have to look for another option here.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii steps forward
Modafferi feints.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii 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 Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fujii's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Fujii struggles to free herself
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Fujii launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Fujii's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fujii is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Fujii launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Fujii leads with a punch
Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Fujii is in now. Roxanne Modafferi is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Megumi Fujii will have to look for another option here.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Fujii's neck!
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Megumi Fujii's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Modafferi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Megumi Fujii just can't get away!
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Megumi Fujii tries to holds Roxanne Modafferi in a clinch against the fence
Modafferi escapes from the clinch before Megumi Fujii could keep her in place
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Fujii 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.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi opts to jump inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fujii is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Solid shot from Megumi Fujii to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Megumi Fujii
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Megumi Fujii 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
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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 Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Fujii leads with a punch
Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Fujii's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Fujii breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Megumi Fujii.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Fujii has Modafferi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Modafferi is unable to move under Fujii control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi throws a looping left hand...
Fujii moves aside and dodges.
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi struggles a bit before breaking Fujii's attemp of grappling
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fujii blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roxanne Modafferi rolls over herself and stands up while Megumi Fujii rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 7/18 (39%)
GnP strikes 2/27 (7%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 852 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 852 s
Submission warfare from hell! FROM HELL!!!
Roxanne Modafferi is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Fujii is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Modafferi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Megumi Fujii circles around Modafferi
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Middle kick from Modafferi.
The kick just misses.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
Fujii adjusts and closes her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Megumi Fujii on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Megumi Fujii is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fujii launches a kick
Modafferi checks it and keeps distance.
Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Modafferi launches a stiff jab!
Fujii ducks that one.
Here comes Roxanne Modafferi with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Fujii's ribs!
Megumi Fujii paws at Modafferi.
Modafferi swings ineffectively.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Fujii blocks that. It was easy!
Tremendous strikes from Fujii!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi fires an unorthodox punch to Fujii's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Megumi Fujii is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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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 Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fujii 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!
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Fujii jumps and catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Modafferi breaks the lock and launches herself over Megumi Fujii, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
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 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 Fujii
Fujii 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!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! Fujii doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Megumi Fujii slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Fujii's moves on the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Megumi Fujii will have to look for another option here.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii steps forward
Modafferi feints.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii 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 Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Roxanne Modafferi and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fujii's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Fujii struggles to free herself
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Fujii launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Fujii's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fujii is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Fujii launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Fujii leads with a punch
Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Fujii is in now. Roxanne Modafferi is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Megumi Fujii will have to look for another option here.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Fujii's neck!
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Megumi Fujii's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Modafferi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Megumi Fujii just can't get away!
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Megumi Fujii tries to holds Roxanne Modafferi in a clinch against the fence
Modafferi escapes from the clinch before Megumi Fujii could keep her in place
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Fujii 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.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi opts to jump inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fujii is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Solid shot from Megumi Fujii to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Megumi Fujii
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Megumi Fujii 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
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Fujii continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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 Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Fujii's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Megumi Fujii manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Fujii leads with a punch
Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Modafferi is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Fujii's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Fujii breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Megumi Fujii.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Fujii has Modafferi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Modafferi is unable to move under Fujii control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi throws a looping left hand...
Fujii moves aside and dodges.
Fujii pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Megumi Fujii!
Modafferi ducks under...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi struggles a bit before breaking Fujii's attemp of grappling
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fujii blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roxanne Modafferi rolls over herself and stands up while Megumi Fujii rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii 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.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 7/18 (39%)
GnP strikes 2/27 (7%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 852 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 852 s
Submission warfare from hell! FROM HELL!!!