Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2014 17:05:51 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Ferocious staredown by Modafferi while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The Karate Hottie and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Nice punches.
Modafferi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Modafferi moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Karate Hottie stops that one with her ribs!
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Modafferi wants nothing of that and pushes The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to The Karate Hottie's face!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Chin
Michelle Waterson circles around Modafferi
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
The Karate Hottie misses with a low kick.
The Karate Hottie and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes The Karate Hottie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi steps back and allows The Karate Hottie to get back to her feet.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
That leglock from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Modafferi blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Michelle Waterson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Michelle Waterson is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Michelle Waterson slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A high kick from Michelle Waterson
falls short of the mark.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson 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 Michelle Waterson
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Michelle Waterson shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Michelle Waterson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi catch Michelle Waterson's left arm and tries a kimura
Michelle Waterson holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi catch Michelle Waterson's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Michelle Waterson holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Michelle Waterson 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 Modafferi's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Karate Hottie's face!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Good looking punches from Roxanne Modafferi on the ground
They could take their toll on The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! The Karate Hottie doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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Modafferi and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes The Karate Hottie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Michelle Waterson
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks The Karate Hottie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi secures the lock while Michelle Waterson refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:40 Round 4
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 681 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Great ground fight for Roxi. Waterson just could not get it going standing and suffered for it via grounding.
Ferocious staredown by Modafferi while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The Karate Hottie and Modafferi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roxanne Modafferi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Roxanne Modafferi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Nice punches.
Modafferi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Modafferi
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Modafferi moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Modafferi and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Modafferi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Modafferi launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Karate Hottie stops that one with her ribs!
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Modafferi wants nothing of that and pushes The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to The Karate Hottie's face!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Chin
Michelle Waterson circles around Modafferi
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
The Karate Hottie misses with a low kick.
The Karate Hottie and Modafferi circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes The Karate Hottie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Modafferi is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi steps back and allows The Karate Hottie to get back to her feet.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
That leglock from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Modafferi blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Modafferi is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Michelle Waterson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Michelle Waterson is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to turn in and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Michelle Waterson slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Modafferi
The Karate Hottie 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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A high kick from Michelle Waterson
falls short of the mark.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson 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 Michelle Waterson
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Michelle Waterson shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Michelle Waterson breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi catch Michelle Waterson's left arm and tries a kimura
Michelle Waterson holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi catch Michelle Waterson's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Michelle Waterson holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Michelle Waterson 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 Modafferi's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roxanne Modafferi slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Karate Hottie's face!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Good looking punches from Roxanne Modafferi on the ground
They could take their toll on The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Modafferi jumps and tries to free her leg! The Karate Hottie doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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Modafferi and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi goes to the body...
She punishes The Karate Hottie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Michelle Waterson
gets blocked by Modafferi.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Roxanne Modafferi hooks The Karate Hottie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi secures the lock while Michelle Waterson refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:40 Round 4
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 681 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Great ground fight for Roxi. Waterson just could not get it going standing and suffered for it via grounding.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!