Post by The Sandmen on Jul 28, 2014 14:22:33 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Roxanne Modafferi shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kyra Gracie and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Roxanne Modafferi seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Modafferi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gracie's thigh!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie tries to break the clinch... Roxanne Modafferi launches a great knee when she finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Gracie stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi shoots an incredible takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Modafferi has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Modafferi's chin with an uppercut while Modafferi lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
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
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie paws at Modafferi.
Modafferi answers with solid 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.
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Right cheek
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gracie ducks under...
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gracie's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side 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 side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi launches a furious low kick!
Gracie receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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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Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
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.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Kyra Gracie
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
but Gracie manages to dodge it
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
Modafferi jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi launches a few hard punches to Kyra Gracie's ribs!
Kyra Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Roxanne Modafferi is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots and grab one of Kyra Gracie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Gracie lose her balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
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 1:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gracie breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
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
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 escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 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.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
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 closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi suddenly holds Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
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
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Modafferi open guard now
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Modafferi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
A punch from Kyra Gracie
whizzes past Modafferi.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
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
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie steps back and allows Modafferi to get back to her feet.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
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
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...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roxanne Modafferi is not able to stop Modafferi ground skills and Kyra Gracie moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
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.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Modafferi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Kyra Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Modafferi struggles in the ground trying to break Gracie's control
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes up and slides Kyra Gracie's arm over her chin.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Modafferi control.
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Gracie blocks them effectively.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie tries to get a hook in!
Modafferi rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gracie is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie cartwheels towards Modafferi!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Roxanne Modafferi.
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.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Gracie breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Gracie
Gracie covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kyra Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's right thigh
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on 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!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
A high kick from Kyra Gracie
glances off Modafferi.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie succeeds
Kyra Gracie 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!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Modafferi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi struggles to free himself
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie secures the lock while Roxanne Modafferi refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 678 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 23/33 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Persistent sub fight by two sub aces. I dug it.
Roxanne Modafferi shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kyra Gracie and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Roxanne Modafferi seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Modafferi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gracie's thigh!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Roxanne Modafferi who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie tries to break the clinch... Roxanne Modafferi launches a great knee when she finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Gracie stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi shoots an incredible takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Modafferi has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Modafferi and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Modafferi's chin with an uppercut while Modafferi lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
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
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie paws at Modafferi.
Modafferi answers with solid 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.
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Right cheek
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Gracie ducks under...
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gracie's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side 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 side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Roxanne Modafferi is taking the best of the fight.
Modafferi launches a furious low kick!
Gracie receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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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Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
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.
Gracie misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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...
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Kyra Gracie
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
but Gracie manages to dodge it
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
Modafferi jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi launches a few hard punches to Kyra Gracie's ribs!
Kyra Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Roxanne Modafferi is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots and grab one of Kyra Gracie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Gracie lose her balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
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 1:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Modafferi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gracie breaks the lock showing some skills...
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
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
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 escape from the closed guard
Kyra Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 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.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Modafferi breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
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 closed guard over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Gracie is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Modafferi suddenly holds Kyra Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Gracie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
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
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Modafferi open guard now
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Modafferi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
A punch from Kyra Gracie
whizzes past Modafferi.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
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
Modafferi looks to be in very good shape.
Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gracie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Gracie is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie steps back and allows Modafferi to get back to her feet.
Modafferi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Modafferi
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
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...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Roxanne Modafferi who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roxanne Modafferi is not able to stop Modafferi ground skills and Kyra Gracie moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
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.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Modafferi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi has given her back to Kyra Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Modafferi struggles in the ground trying to break Gracie's control
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Kyra Gracie slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes up and slides Kyra Gracie's arm over her chin.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Modafferi control.
Gracie is in rear mount over Modafferi
Modafferi launches a few weak punches
Gracie blocks them effectively.
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie tries to get a hook in!
Modafferi rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Gracie is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Modafferi misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie cartwheels towards Modafferi!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Roxanne Modafferi.
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.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Gracie breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches to Gracie
Gracie covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kyra Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Modafferi's right thigh
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on 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!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
A high kick from Kyra Gracie
glances off Modafferi.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Modafferi
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie succeeds
Kyra Gracie 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!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Modafferi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Modafferi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Kyra Gracie hooks Modafferi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Modafferi struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie is locking that Kneebar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gracie
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Modafferi's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
Modafferi pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Modafferi's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Modafferi struggles to free himself
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Gracie secures the lock while Roxanne Modafferi refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 7/19 (37%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 678 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 23/33 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Persistent sub fight by two sub aces. I dug it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!