Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2020 23:18:05 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Kyra Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Kyra Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gracie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Kyra Gracie
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
Gracie is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Modafferi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi Hyper-extended her arm
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
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 Gracie's moves.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Roxanne Modafferi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Kyra Gracie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Modafferi is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 launches a flurry of punches
Gracie slips out of danger.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kyra Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Kyra Gracie's leg. Gracie is not able to move away now!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
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 Kyra Gracie. 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.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and frees her leg!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Modafferi is covering herself! Gracie tries to force the situation and Modafferi clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Modafferi manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gracie
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gracie ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Roxanne Modafferi work her BJJ game.
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Kyra Gracie's leg. Gracie is not able to move away now!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
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 Kyra Gracie. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Kyra Gracie to the body.
Modafferi didn't like that.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Kyra Gracie's arms and blocks the punches!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Kyra Gracie improve her position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
Modafferi leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Roxanne Modafferi goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Modafferi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kyra Gracie 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
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie is locking that North South Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Gracie secures the lock while Roxanne Modafferi refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (North South Choke) at 0:43 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
MMA supervet Kyra Gracie gets a big win here. I guess it counts as a flash, but are submissions ever really flash?
Kyra Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Kyra Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gracie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Kyra Gracie
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie isolates Roxanne Modafferi's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi Hyper-extended her left arm
Gracie is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Modafferi's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi Hyper-extended her arm
Gracie is locking that Kimura...
Punishing hold!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
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 Gracie's moves.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Roxanne Modafferi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to jump to side mount.
Kyra Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi holds Kyra Gracie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Modafferi is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 launches a flurry of punches
Gracie slips out of danger.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kyra Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Kyra Gracie's leg. Gracie is not able to move away now!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
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 Kyra Gracie. 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.
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and frees her leg!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Modafferi is covering herself! Gracie tries to force the situation and Modafferi clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Modafferi manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gracie
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gracie ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Roxanne Modafferi work her BJJ game.
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Kyra Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kyra Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gracie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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 Kyra Gracie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie isolates Roxanne Modafferi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Roxanne Modafferi is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie sits over her knees and pushes away Modafferi's leg!
Modafferi closes her legs around Kyra Gracie's leg. Gracie is not able to move away now!
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
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 Kyra Gracie. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Kyra Gracie to the body.
Modafferi didn't like that.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches to Modafferi
Modafferi holds Kyra Gracie's arms and blocks the punches!
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Kyra Gracie improve her position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
Modafferi leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Modafferi is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Roxanne Modafferi's head...
It lands flush with Roxanne Modafferi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Roxanne Modafferi goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Modafferi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kyra Gracie 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
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie 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.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gracie is locking that North South Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Modafferi struggles to free herself
Gracie secures the lock while Roxanne Modafferi refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (North South Choke) at 0:43 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
MMA supervet Kyra Gracie gets a big win here. I guess it counts as a flash, but are submissions ever really flash?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!