Post by The Sandmen on Sept 13, 2018 7:41:04 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Modafferi
that lands on Claudia Gadelha's leg.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's right thigh
Claudia Gadelha leans forwards and tries to grapple with Modafferi
Modafferi wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Modafferi misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha cartwheels towards Modafferi!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Roxanne Modafferi.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Claudia Gadelha's arms and blocks the punches!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Modafferi tries to escape from the full mount...
Claudia Gadelha is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Gadelha in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Modafferi is trying to block them with her hands...
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Gadelha launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roxanne Modafferi rolls over herself and stands up while Claudia Gadelha rolls on her back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Modafferi isn't fazed.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to cut off Gadelha with punches
Gadelha reels from the strikes.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Claudia Gadelha any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Claudia Gadelha put Modafferi in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
That Triangle to Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
Claudia Gadelha sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gadelha 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 half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gadelha's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Stand up! This is what Modafferi's cornermen are shouting. Claudia Gadelha is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Modafferi uses her forearms to block the impact!
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 is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Gadelha creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Modafferi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Modafferi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gadelha stops that one with her ribs!
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Good front kick from Modafferi!
Claudia Gadelha blocks
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to open Modafferi's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Claudia Gadelha. Modafferi is unable to cover herself now!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Modafferi is doing a great job covering herself up.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering her!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gadelha shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gadelha is locking that Kimura...
Gadelha is locking that Kimura...
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gadelha's moves.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gadelha who put distance between them
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Modafferi's face
Modafferi shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gadelha is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gadelha pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Claudia Gadelha can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
Punishing hold!
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 clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Modafferi is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Gadelha tries to hit Roxanne Modafferi with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Modafferi dodges that
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gadelha struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
Modafferi defends.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha paws at Modafferi.
Modafferi swings ineffectively.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Gadelha is locking that leglock...
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
Gadelha is locking that leglock...
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Roxanne Modafferi and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha aggressively and repeatedly punches Modafferi.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gadelha tries to open up Modafferi with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Modafferi blocks a few elbows and now Claudia Gadelha will have to look for another option here.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by Modafferi who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gadelha grab one of Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Modafferi done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Claudia Gadelha slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha isolates Roxanne Modafferi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gadelha's ribs.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha hooks Modafferi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Modafferi tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Modafferi moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
gets blocked by Modafferi.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Modafferi moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha leads with a punch
Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Modafferi is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Claudia Gadelha slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Modafferi moves back and takes a deep breath.
Modafferi fires low kicks
punishing Gadelha's legs repeatedly.
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
She hit her so hard Roxanne Modafferi has broken her left hand
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by TKO (Stoppage - Broken hand) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 12/18 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/31 (32%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 985 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 978 s
That sucks for Mod. She wasn’t really making the most of this fight anyway, but still.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!