Post by The Sandmen on Dec 8, 2016 22:07:18 GMT -5
ManMMA Flyweight Championship
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Roxanne Modafferi looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Modafferi
Jedrzejczyk shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
Roxanne Modafferi dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Jedrzejczyk attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Modafferi's kick.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Roxanne Modafferi.
Jedrzejczyk staggers backwards. Modafferi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Nose
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Modafferi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Modafferi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Roxanne Modafferi's cheek! Modafferi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Modafferi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Right cheek
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Jedrzejczyk launches a kick to Modafferi's thigh
Modafferi checks that kick!
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi launches an up-kick intended for Joanna Jedrzejczyk's head...
It lands flush with Joanna Jedrzejczyk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Modafferi tries to hit Joanna Jedrzejczyk with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Jedrzejczyk dodges that
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Jedrzejczyk launches a kick to Modafferi's thigh
Modafferi checks that kick!
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi tries to hit Joanna Jedrzejczyk with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Jedrzejczyk steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Jedrzejczyk launches a kick to Modafferi's thigh
Loud pop!
Modafferi hyper-extended her left leg
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Joanna Jedrzejczyk creates space and allows Roxanne Modafferi to stand up.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
Tremendous strikes from Jedrzejczyk!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Jedrzejczyk avoids a dangerous strike from Modafferi
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Jedrzejczyk's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Right cheek
Jedrzejczyk shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
The two exchange wildly
Jedrzejczyk is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Jedrzejczyk!
Some big punches are landing!
Modafferi's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Modafferi seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk suddenly spins around...
Roxanne Modafferi was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
As the fight continues it seems that Joanna Jedrzejczyk is taking the best of the fight.
Jedrzejczyk steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Jedrzejczyk misses with a low kick.
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Roxanne Modafferi
that forces Jedrzejczyk to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Solid kick to the leg from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that visibly pains Modafferi.
A solid combination from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
connects with Modafferi.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Jedrzejczyk blocks with confidence
Modafferi clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanna Jedrzejczyk to fight back!
An overhand right from Joanna Jedrzejczyk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Modafferi's stops that one with her face! How is Modafferi standing?!
Modafferi's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Nose
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joanna Jedrzejczyk can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Jedrzejczyk fires a low kick.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk circles around Modafferi
Jedrzejczyk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Modafferi takes a break to breathe while holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
land while she's on her bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Right eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that stun Modafferi.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Jedrzejczyk seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Modafferi is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
You can see Modafferi's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid kick to the leg from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that visibly pains Modafferi.
An overhand right from Joanna Jedrzejczyk that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Modafferi's stops that one with her face! How is Modafferi standing?!
Modafferi's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a high kick!
Jedrzejczyk blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk decides to launch some tentative punches
Modafferi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Jedrzejczyk with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Left cheek
Modafferi doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulverizing punch to Modafferi's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Modafferi's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jedrzejczyk looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Modafferi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jedrzejczyk.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jedrzejczyk has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk moves forward looking for some action
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Modafferi doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk grapple with Roxanne Modafferi and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
You can see Modafferi's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk rolls Roxanne Modafferi to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Modafferi! Jedrzejczyk has one hook in and keeps working!
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Jedrzejczyk tries to launch a few punches to Roxanne Modafferi
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Modafferi's defense
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's hand and staves off danger
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Jedrzejczyk tries to use some of her tricky moves but Jedrzejczyk's is smart enough to counter her.
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Modafferi with one hook in
Modafferi doesn't stop bleeding.
Jedrzejczyk has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Modafferi.
Nicely done! Jedrzejczyk now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Modafferi with two hooks in
Modafferi doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to get her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Roxanne Modafferi's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Modafferi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jedrzejczyk is locking that Neck Crank...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Joanna Jedrzejczyk's lock! This is over! Modafferi didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joanna Jedrzejczyk by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:26 Round 2
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 31/46 (67%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 61 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 103 s
Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends the Women's Flyweight title!
Did not expect a submission from JJ over RM. And…a neck crank to boot?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!