Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 6:00:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Kowalkiewicz while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Low kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Roxanne Modafferi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kowalkiewicz moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
whizzes past Modafferi.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes Modafferi's head, but she seems okay.
Modafferi has a small cut in her Forehead
Lightning fast low kick from Kowalkiewicz !
Modafferi blocks that kick with her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Modafferi.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's reflexes save her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kowalkiewicz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Modafferi's thigh
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kowalkiewicz quickly defends.
Kowalkiewicz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches towards Modafferi's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Modafferi seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Modafferi
falls short.
Modafferi cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kowalkiewicz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
A bunch of leg kicks from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
are bothering her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Modafferi defends.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to cut off Kowalkiewicz with punches
Kowalkiewicz reels from the strikes.
Brilliant combination from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Blocked by Modafferi.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Roxanne Modafferi!
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Modafferi's abdomen!
The fighters are clinching.
Kowalkiewicz tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Kowalkiewicz blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz 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 Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Modafferi launches a kick
but Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Modafferi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Modafferi.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing Modafferi to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Kowalkiewicz continues in closed guard
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz tries to escape from closed guard...
Kowalkiewicz struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Karolina Kowalkiewicz leg and prevents her from moving.
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Modafferi
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Modafferi's ribs
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz rolls her over and takes her back!
Kowalkiewicz is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has Kowalkiewicz controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to move under Modafferi control.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz tries to launch a few punches to Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is able to achieve closed guard and counter Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's punches.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kowalkiewicz .
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
misses badly. Kowalkiewicz slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Modafferi steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Modafferi moves backwards and gestures for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is on her feet again.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Modafferi goes for a low kick..
Kowalkiewicz avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Deep breaths from Karolina Kowalkiewicz who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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 Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Modafferi is countered by Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes Modafferi's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Nice punches.
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi launches a body shot
Kowalkiewicz dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Down Modafferi goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's divison on notice!
Winner is Karolina Kowalkiewicz by KO (Punch) at 2:23 Round 3
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Damn. This was shaping up to be GOOD. Then flash KOs for the death-win. Not to be confused with the original Death Wish, which is not, in fact, a Chuck Norris flick. #CharlesBronsonStupid
Roxanne Modafferi 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Low kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Roxanne Modafferi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kowalkiewicz moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
whizzes past Modafferi.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes Modafferi's head, but she seems okay.
Modafferi has a small cut in her Forehead
Lightning fast low kick from Kowalkiewicz !
Modafferi blocks that kick with her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Modafferi.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's reflexes save her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kowalkiewicz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Modafferi's thigh
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kowalkiewicz quickly defends.
Kowalkiewicz jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches towards Modafferi's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Modafferi seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
A left hook from Modafferi
falls short.
Modafferi cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kowalkiewicz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
A bunch of leg kicks from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
are bothering her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Modafferi defends.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to cut off Kowalkiewicz with punches
Kowalkiewicz reels from the strikes.
Brilliant combination from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Blocked by Modafferi.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Roxanne Modafferi!
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Modafferi's abdomen!
The fighters are clinching.
Kowalkiewicz tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Kowalkiewicz blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz 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 Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Modafferi launches a kick
but Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Modafferi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Modafferi.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing Modafferi to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Kowalkiewicz continues in closed guard
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz tries to escape from closed guard...
Kowalkiewicz struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Karolina Kowalkiewicz leg and prevents her from moving.
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Modafferi
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Modafferi's ribs
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz rolls her over and takes her back!
Kowalkiewicz is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has Kowalkiewicz controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to move under Modafferi control.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz tries to launch a few punches to Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is able to achieve closed guard and counter Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's punches.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kowalkiewicz .
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
misses badly. Kowalkiewicz slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Modafferi steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Modafferi is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Modafferi moves backwards and gestures for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is on her feet again.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Modafferi goes for a low kick..
Kowalkiewicz avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Deep breaths from Karolina Kowalkiewicz who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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 Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Modafferi is countered by Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Roxanne Modafferi's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes Modafferi's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Nice punches.
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi launches a body shot
Kowalkiewicz dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Down Modafferi goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's divison on notice!
Winner is Karolina Kowalkiewicz by KO (Punch) at 2:23 Round 3
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Damn. This was shaping up to be GOOD. Then flash KOs for the death-win. Not to be confused with the original Death Wish, which is not, in fact, a Chuck Norris flick. #CharlesBronsonStupid
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!