Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2018 10:11:39 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Joanne Calderwood 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Modafferi and Calderwood move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Calderwood has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Modafferi is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Calderwood's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Calderwood's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi closed her guard around Joanne Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Joanne Calderwood's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Hard blow to Calderwood's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Calderwood's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Calderwood moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Calderwood who is in full mount! Modafferi is in trouble now!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and frees her leg!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood breaths deeply while on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Joanne Calderwood postures up and breaks the triangle.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Low kick by Joanne Calderwood to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi creates enough space to control Joanne Calderwood's leg.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to free her leg...
Modafferi doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Calderwood looks to be in very good shape.
A punch from Joanne Calderwood
grazes Modafferi's right cheek.
Joanne Calderwood closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Joanne Calderwood tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pull guard on Joanne Calderwood...
She manages to bring her to the ground in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Joanne Calderwood's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Calderwood uses her strength to keep Calderwood at a disadvantage
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Joanne Calderwood who is trying to get one hook in!
Joanne Calderwood has one hook in!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Calderwood has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Modafferi.
Modafferi uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
1:58 Round 2 and Calderwood is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Calderwood 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...
Modafferi has a small cut in her Right cheek
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Calderwood has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Modafferi.
Nicely done! Calderwood now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Calderwood tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Modafferi!
Calderwood has one of her arm over Roxanne Modafferi's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Calderwood is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Modafferi, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Calderwood moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Joanne Calderwood put Modafferi in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanne Calderwood is not able to stop Calderwood ground skills and Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Calderwood rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Roxanne Modafferi
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her up tight and pulls her into her guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood launches a kick to Modafferi's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood has found an opening in the defense of Modafferi, launching a big hook
Roxanne Modafferi steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Calderwood
and counters with a solid straight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Calderwood feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
Modafferi launches a kick
but Joanne Calderwood avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Calderwood is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood's arms and blocks the punches!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Joanne Calderwood timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Joanne Calderwood sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Calderwood's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Calderwood is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Calderwood breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood Hyper-extended her left arm
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Modafferi secures the lock while Joanne Calderwood refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Americana) at 4:32 Round 3
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/37 (30%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Yep.
Joanne Calderwood 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Modafferi and Calderwood move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Calderwood has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Modafferi is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
Modafferi tries to counter Calderwood's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Calderwood's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi closed her guard around Joanne Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Joanne Calderwood's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Hard blow to Calderwood's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Calderwood's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Calderwood moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood pushes Modafferi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Calderwood who is in full mount! Modafferi is in trouble now!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and frees her leg!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood breaths deeply while on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Joanne Calderwood postures up and breaks the triangle.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Low kick by Joanne Calderwood to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi creates enough space to control Joanne Calderwood's leg.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to free her leg...
Modafferi doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Calderwood looks to be in very good shape.
A punch from Joanne Calderwood
grazes Modafferi's right cheek.
Joanne Calderwood closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Joanne Calderwood tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pull guard on Joanne Calderwood...
She manages to bring her to the ground in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks Joanne Calderwood's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Calderwood uses her strength to keep Calderwood at a disadvantage
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Joanne Calderwood slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Joanne Calderwood who is trying to get one hook in!
Joanne Calderwood has one hook in!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Calderwood has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Modafferi.
Modafferi uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
1:58 Round 2 and Calderwood is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Calderwood 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...
Modafferi has a small cut in her Right cheek
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Calderwood has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Modafferi.
Nicely done! Calderwood now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Calderwood tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Modafferi!
Calderwood has one of her arm over Roxanne Modafferi's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Calderwood is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Modafferi, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Calderwood moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Modafferi uses her strength to keep Modafferi at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Joanne Calderwood put Modafferi in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanne Calderwood is not able to stop Calderwood ground skills and Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Calderwood rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Roxanne Modafferi
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead...
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her up tight and pulls her into her guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood launches a kick to Modafferi's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood has found an opening in the defense of Modafferi, launching a big hook
Roxanne Modafferi steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Calderwood
and counters with a solid straight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Calderwood feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
Modafferi launches a kick
but Joanne Calderwood avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Calderwood is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood's arms and blocks the punches!
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Joanne Calderwood timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood closed her guard around Roxanne Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That kimura from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi passes momentarily but Joanne Calderwood sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Modafferi blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Calderwood's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Calderwood is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Calderwood breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Calderwood Hyper-extended her left arm
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Modafferi secures the lock while Joanne Calderwood refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Americana) at 4:32 Round 3
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/37 (30%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Yep.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!