Post by The Sandmen on Oct 27, 2016 8:11:12 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Randa Markos 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Randa Markos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Randa Markos
whizzes past Modafferi.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tremendous strikes from Markos!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Randa Markos launches a body shot
Modafferi dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Randa Markos closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Markos
Modafferi shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi is launching some bone breaking punches to Markos's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Randa Markos's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Modafferi tries to take Randa Markos to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Markos is with is back on the ground now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Modafferi is in open guard over Markos... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Markos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randa Markos
Solid shots!
Markos has a small cut in her Nose
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Markos has Modafferi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Modafferi is unable to move under Markos control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
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 Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Markos is covering herself! Modafferi tries to force the situation and Markos clumsily gives her back!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to move to full mount
Markos's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Modafferi, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
Markos is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Markos cartwheels towards Modafferi!
Modafferi fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Randa Markos away.
Randa Markos takes a kick to the body.
Markos is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos creates space and allows Roxanne Modafferi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Roxanne Modafferi and Markos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Markos is connecting with a few punches
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Markos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Modafferi moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Markos breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
They could take their toll on Modafferi.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Randa Markos leg and prevents her from moving.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Randa Markos leg and prevents her from moving.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good front kick from Modafferi!
Markos stumbles backwards after that one!
Randa Markos may have a broken rib. It's painful to see her losing this way.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 340 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 3/17 (18%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
Flash-break in a fight she was just starting to win. Painful loss, literally and figuratively, for Randa.
Randa Markos 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Randa Markos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Modafferi is connecting with a few punches
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A punch from Randa Markos
whizzes past Modafferi.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tremendous strikes from Markos!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Randa Markos launches a body shot
Modafferi dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Randa Markos closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Markos
Modafferi shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi is launching some bone breaking punches to Markos's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Randa Markos's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Modafferi tries to take Randa Markos to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Markos is with is back on the ground now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Markos tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Modafferi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Markos
Modafferi is in open guard over Markos... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Markos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Modafferi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randa Markos
Solid shots!
Markos has a small cut in her Nose
Modafferi is in rear mount over Markos
Markos has Modafferi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Modafferi is unable to move under Markos control.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Markos
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 Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Markos is covering herself! Modafferi tries to force the situation and Markos clumsily gives her back!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to move to full mount
Markos's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Modafferi, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
Markos is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Markos cartwheels towards Modafferi!
Modafferi fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Randa Markos away.
Randa Markos takes a kick to the body.
Markos is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos creates space and allows Roxanne Modafferi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Roxanne Modafferi is standing now.
Roxanne Modafferi and Markos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Markos is connecting with a few punches
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Markos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Modafferi moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Modafferi is holding Randa Markos's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Not a desiderable position that Modafferi is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Markos breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Crushing shot to Modafferi's body! She's holding her side
Randa Markos is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Randa Markos is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Modafferi
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Modafferi doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Modafferi's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
They could take their toll on Modafferi.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Randa Markos leg and prevents her from moving.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Modafferi
Markos tries to get a side mount...
Modafferi wraps her leg around Randa Markos leg and prevents her from moving.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randa Markos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good front kick from Modafferi!
Markos stumbles backwards after that one!
Randa Markos may have a broken rib. It's painful to see her losing this way.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 340 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 3/17 (18%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 324 s
Flash-break in a fight she was just starting to win. Painful loss, literally and figuratively, for Randa.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!