Post by The Sandmen on Jun 9, 2014 17:07:29 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi shifts back and forth nervously.
Leslie Smith raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Leslie Smith.
Modafferi defends.
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 Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Smith
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Roxanne Modafferi
Solid blows to Smith's abdomen.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Roxanne Modafferi
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Leslie Smith.
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
that forces Modafferi to try and defend better.
Modafferi has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's left thigh
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Modafferi is holding Leslie Smith's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
A bunch of leg kicks from Leslie Smith
are bothering her opponent.
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Roxanne Modafferi
that visibly pains Smith.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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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 Smith
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Smith
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Smith
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Leslie Smith manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Solid shots!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
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
Leslie Smith 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
A right hand from Leslie Smith
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Nose
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
and hits Modafferi's ribs hard
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Body kick by Leslie Smith...
is blocked.
Leslie Smith and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Leslie Smith is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
that stun Modafferi.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! Modafferi has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Smith
but Roxanne Modafferi stops it.
Smith misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Smith is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Leslie Smith seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Roxanne Modafferi!
Nice low kick from Smith
Loud pop!
A punch from Leslie Smith
grazes Modafferi's right cheek.
Leslie Smith was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
Modafferi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Smith followed by a hard jab
Roxanne Modafferi stumbles back.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Leslie Smith, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 3
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Smith is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith hovers above Modafferi
Good punches to Modafferi's body.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Leslie Smith forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Modafferi from the side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Body shots by Leslie Smith
Solid blows to Modafferi's abdomen.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Modafferi's face!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Leslie Smith rolls Roxanne Modafferi to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Smith is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Leslie Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Leslie Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Leslie Smith for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Modafferi time to recover... 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Modafferi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Smith forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Leslie Smith! Modafferi tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Modafferi is unable to lock that and Smith breaks the lock
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Leslie Smith caliber.
Smith tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Smith launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Modafferi's ribs.
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Smith launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Modafferi's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
Leslie Smith swings...
hard impact to Modafferi's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Leslie Smith is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
Modafferi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Leslie Smith runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roxanne Modafferi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Leslie Smith is punishing Modafferi! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Modafferi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Left cheek
Roxanne Modafferi seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Leslie Smith!
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Modafferi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Modafferi pushes Leslie Smith and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Modafferi hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Leslie Smith has left Modafferi unconscious! What a finish by Leslie Smith!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Right eye
Winner is Leslie Smith by KO (Hook) at 0:24 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 373 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 36/43 (84%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 373 s
Roxanne needs toughness. Leslie performed up to her potential, and Roxanne just wasn’t up to that level here. If Leslie can continue to fight up to her potential she could be a force in the women’s division.
Leslie Smith raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Leslie Smith.
Modafferi defends.
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 Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Smith
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Roxanne Modafferi
Solid blows to Smith's abdomen.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Roxanne Modafferi
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Modafferi moves backwards and circles around Leslie Smith.
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
that forces Modafferi to try and defend better.
Modafferi has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's left thigh
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Modafferi is holding Leslie Smith's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
A bunch of leg kicks from Leslie Smith
are bothering her opponent.
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Roxanne Modafferi
that visibly pains Smith.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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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 Smith
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Smith
Modafferi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Smith
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Leslie Smith manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Modafferi is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Solid shots!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Modafferi struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
Leslie Smith 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.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Smith
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
Leslie Smith 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
A right hand from Leslie Smith
gets deflected.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Smith pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is measuring Modafferi with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Nose
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
and hits Modafferi's ribs hard
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Body kick by Leslie Smith...
is blocked.
Leslie Smith and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Leslie Smith is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
that stun Modafferi.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! Modafferi has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Smith
but Roxanne Modafferi stops it.
Smith misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Smith is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Leslie Smith seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Roxanne Modafferi!
Nice low kick from Smith
Loud pop!
A punch from Leslie Smith
grazes Modafferi's right cheek.
Leslie Smith was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Modafferi's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Leslie Smith!
Modafferi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Smith followed by a hard jab
Roxanne Modafferi stumbles back.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Leslie Smith, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 3
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Smith is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith was tooling Roxanne Modafferi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Roxanne Modafferi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith hovers above Modafferi
Good punches to Modafferi's body.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Leslie Smith forces Roxanne Modafferi to open her guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Modafferi
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Modafferi from the side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Body shots by Leslie Smith
Solid blows to Modafferi's abdomen.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Modafferi's face!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Leslie Smith looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Leslie Smith rolls Roxanne Modafferi to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Smith is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Leslie Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Leslie Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Smith is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Leslie Smith for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Modafferi time to recover... 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Modafferi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Smith forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Leslie Smith! Modafferi tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Modafferi is unable to lock that and Smith breaks the lock
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Leslie Smith caliber.
Smith tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Smith launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Modafferi's ribs.
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith tries to breaks Roxanne Modafferi's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Smith launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Modafferi's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
Leslie Smith swings...
hard impact to Modafferi's face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Leslie Smith is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Modafferi stops that one with her ribs!
Modafferi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Leslie Smith runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roxanne Modafferi who almost cannot stand!
One after another Leslie Smith is punishing Modafferi! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Modafferi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Left cheek
Roxanne Modafferi seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Leslie Smith!
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Modafferi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Modafferi pushes Leslie Smith and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Smith steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Modafferi hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Leslie Smith has left Modafferi unconscious! What a finish by Leslie Smith!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Right eye
Winner is Leslie Smith by KO (Hook) at 0:24 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 373 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 36/43 (84%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 373 s
Roxanne needs toughness. Leslie performed up to her potential, and Roxanne just wasn’t up to that level here. If Leslie can continue to fight up to her potential she could be a force in the women’s division.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Finally... Roxy's usually not too easy. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!