Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2016 10:37:37 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Porto while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Roxanne Modafferi looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Vanessa Porto and Roxanne Modafferi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Porto.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
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 Porto
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Porto is covering herself! Modafferi tries to force the situation and Porto clumsily gives her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto
Modafferi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Porto! Modafferi has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Roxanne Modafferi hovers above Porto
Good punches to Porto's body.
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Roxanne Modafferi tries to get her arm under Vanessa Porto's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Vanessa Porto's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Vanessa Porto easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Porto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Modafferi tries to use some of her tricky moves but Modafferi's is smart enough to counter her.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Porto locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Roxanne Modafferi unil she can pull her arm free! Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Blocked by Modafferi.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto tries to escape from the closed guard
Porto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Some nice shots from Roxanne Modafferi
that stun Porto.
Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vanessa Porto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Porto
Modafferi is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Porto!
Nice move by Modafferi who clinches and pushes Porto against the cage
Vanessa Porto pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Porto was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Modafferi tries to take Vanessa Porto down... Porto stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Porto's jaw!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto grapple with Roxanne Modafferi and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Roxanne Modafferi managed to maintain her balances and move away from Porto
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Porto launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Vanessa Porto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Porto is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Porto misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Porto's neck!
Porto pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Vanessa Porto tries to open Modafferi's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vanessa Porto. Modafferi is unable to cover herself now!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Porto is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Roxanne Modafferi
Good shot! Porto has reasons to be worried.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vanessa Porto jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Porto misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Porto launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Right cheek
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Vanessa Porto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Vanessa Porto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Porto moves forward looking for some action
Vanessa Porto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
Modafferi pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Porto launches a few hard punches to Roxanne Modafferi's ribs!
Modafferi struggles and protects herself.
Vanessa Porto gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Modafferi blocks Vanessa Porto's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Porto attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Porto 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Porto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Porto avoids a dangerous strike from Modafferi
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Nice punch by Roxanne Modafferi
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Vanessa Porto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Porto to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vanessa Porto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Porto in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Vanessa Porto decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi fights back with her feet, forcing Porto to try something else.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Vanessa Porto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Vanessa Porto slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Vanessa Porto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Vanessa Porto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Vanessa Porto 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...
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Porto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto 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 Porto
Porto 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 tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to open Porto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roxanne Modafferi. Porto is unable to cover herself now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Porto 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 Vanessa Porto. 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.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
and hits Porto ribs hard
Hard blow to Porto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi and Porto circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Modafferi jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Roxanne Modafferi
Vanessa Porto fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vanessa Porto!
Modafferi ducks under...
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Porto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Vanessa Porto's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Modafferi secures the lock while Vanessa Porto refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Armbar) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/19 (21%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 342 s
I don’t know if it’s because Mike is reading me David Bowie facts, or it’s the fights, but I just feel like there’s nothing to say about any of these women’s fights today.
Roxanne Modafferi looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Vanessa Porto and Roxanne Modafferi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Porto.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
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 Porto
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Porto is covering herself! Modafferi tries to force the situation and Porto clumsily gives her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto
Modafferi tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Porto! Modafferi has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Roxanne Modafferi hovers above Porto
Good punches to Porto's body.
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Roxanne Modafferi tries to get her arm under Vanessa Porto's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Vanessa Porto's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Vanessa Porto easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi is in rear mount over Porto with one hook in
Porto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Modafferi tries to use some of her tricky moves but Modafferi's is smart enough to counter her.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Porto locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Roxanne Modafferi unil she can pull her arm free! Modafferi lost her dominant position.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Roxanne Modafferi
Blocked by Modafferi.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto tries to escape from the closed guard
Porto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
deflected by Modafferi.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Some nice shots from Roxanne Modafferi
that stun Porto.
Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vanessa Porto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Porto
Modafferi is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Porto!
Nice move by Modafferi who clinches and pushes Porto against the cage
Vanessa Porto pushes away Modafferi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Modafferi doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Porto was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Modafferi tries to take Vanessa Porto down... Porto stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Porto's jaw!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto grapple with Roxanne Modafferi and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Roxanne Modafferi managed to maintain her balances and move away from Porto
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Porto launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Vanessa Porto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Modafferi covers herself well
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Porto is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Porto misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi sits up and gets an arm around Porto's neck!
Porto pushes Roxanne Modafferi back to the ground.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Vanessa Porto tries to open Modafferi's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vanessa Porto. Modafferi is unable to cover herself now!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Modafferi
Porto is in open guard over Modafferi... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Modafferi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Roxanne Modafferi
Good shot! Porto has reasons to be worried.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Vanessa Porto jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Porto misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Porto launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Right cheek
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Vanessa Porto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Vanessa Porto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Porto moves forward looking for some action
Vanessa Porto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
Modafferi pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Porto launches a few hard punches to Roxanne Modafferi's ribs!
Modafferi struggles and protects herself.
Vanessa Porto gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Modafferi blocks Vanessa Porto's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Porto attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Porto 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.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Modafferi is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Porto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Porto avoids a dangerous strike from Modafferi
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Nice punch by Roxanne Modafferi
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Vanessa Porto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Porto to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vanessa Porto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Porto in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Vanessa Porto decides to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi fights back with her feet, forcing Porto to try something else.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Modafferi
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Modafferi leans and gets Vanessa Porto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Vanessa Porto slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Vanessa Porto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Vanessa Porto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Vanessa Porto 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...
Roxanne Modafferi aggressively and repeatedly punches Porto.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto 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 Porto
Porto 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 tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to open Porto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roxanne Modafferi. Porto is unable to cover herself now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
Modafferi is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Porto 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 Vanessa Porto. 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.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a hook to the body
and hits Porto ribs hard
Hard blow to Porto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi and Porto circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Modafferi is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Modafferi decides to launch some tentative punches
Roxanne Modafferi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Modafferi jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Modafferi is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Roxanne Modafferi
Vanessa Porto fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Vanessa Porto!
Modafferi ducks under...
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Porto
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Porto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Vanessa Porto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Vanessa Porto's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Modafferi secures the lock while Vanessa Porto refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Submission (Armbar) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/19 (21%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/14 (79%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 342 s
I don’t know if it’s because Mike is reading me David Bowie facts, or it’s the fights, but I just feel like there’s nothing to say about any of these women’s fights today.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!