Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2017 8:59:32 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi looks very relaxed.
Megumi Fujii looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Fujii blocks them effectively.
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
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
That Guillotine from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That Guillotine from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
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
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Modafferi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Megumi Fujii
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
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 moves on the ground
Fujii cannot take advantage in the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over 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!
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 throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to move to full mount
Fujii's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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 4:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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 tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fujii spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fujii is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
Fujii is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Fujii cartwheels towards Modafferi!
Modafferi fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fujii is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Fujii opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi now.
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
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
Fujii blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Megumi Fujii cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
1:54 Round 2 and Modafferi is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
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 misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Fujii ducks under...
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 moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
Fujii wraps her leg around Roxanne Modafferi leg and prevents her from moving.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Fujii Hyper-extended her arm
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Fujii breaks free.
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
Modafferi cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Fujii can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Megumi Fujii caliber.
Solid jabs from Megumi Fujii.
Modafferi defends.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Fujii
and counters with a solid straight!
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
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
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open 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.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Megumi Fujii slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Megumi Fujii slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Modafferi is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Modafferi cartwheels towards Fujii!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Megumi Fujii.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
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
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
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
Modafferi suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
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
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! She's holding her side
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi struggles on the ground and tries to break Megumi Fujii's guard...
Fujii doesn't want to free her opponent and Modafferi continues in closed guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
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
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
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 storms over Modafferi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Roxanne Modafferi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 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 is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Fujii steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Modafferi looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Megumi Fujii's punches
Fujii is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open 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
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
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
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Deep breaths from Megumi Fujii who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Fujii 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.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi catch Megumi Fujii's right arm and tries a kimura
Modafferi is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Fujii struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Fujii struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Modafferi is locking that Arm Triangle...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Roxanne Modafferi's lock! This is over! Fujii didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:26 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Epic win, getting the submission over Fujii. Just plain epic. Good, even match though. These two are even. But Rosanne finished dat shit.
Megumi Fujii looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Fujii blocks them effectively.
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
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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
That Guillotine from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That Guillotine from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
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
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Modafferi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Megumi Fujii
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
Modafferi ducks that one.
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 moves on the ground
Fujii cannot take advantage in the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over 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!
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 throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to move to full mount
Fujii's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
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 4:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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 tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fujii spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fujii is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
Fujii is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Fujii cartwheels towards Modafferi!
Modafferi fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fujii is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Fujii opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi now.
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
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
Fujii blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Megumi Fujii cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Megumi Fujii hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
1:54 Round 2 and Modafferi is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
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.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
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 misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Fujii ducks under...
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 moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to improve position.
Modafferi adjusts and closes her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
Fujii wraps her leg around Roxanne Modafferi leg and prevents her from moving.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Fujii Hyper-extended her arm
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Fujii breaks free.
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
Modafferi cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Fujii can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Megumi Fujii caliber.
Solid jabs from Megumi Fujii.
Modafferi defends.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Fujii
and counters with a solid straight!
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
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
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Fujii misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open 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.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Fujii is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Megumi Fujii slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Megumi Fujii slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
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.
Modafferi is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Modafferi cartwheels towards Fujii!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Megumi Fujii.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
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
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
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
Modafferi suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Modafferi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
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
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
almost hit her as she moves away.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! She's holding her side
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Modafferi struggles on the ground and tries to break Megumi Fujii's guard...
Fujii doesn't want to free her opponent and Modafferi continues in closed guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
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
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi goes down.
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 storms over Modafferi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Roxanne Modafferi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Megumi Fujii and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 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 is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Fujii steps forward
Roxanne Modafferi catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Modafferi looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Megumi Fujii's punches
Fujii is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open 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
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
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
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Deep breaths from Megumi Fujii who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Fujii 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.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fujii is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Modafferi catch Megumi Fujii's right arm and tries a kimura
Modafferi is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Fujii struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Fujii struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Modafferi is locking that Arm Triangle...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Roxanne Modafferi's lock! This is over! Fujii didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:26 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/21 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Epic win, getting the submission over Fujii. Just plain epic. Good, even match though. These two are even. But Rosanne finished dat shit.