Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 10:11:47 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.
Joanne Calderwood glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Joanne Calderwood touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Calderwood moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Modafferi with a double overhooks!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Modafferi.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Calderwood doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Modafferi's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood launches a few hard punches to Roxanne Modafferi's ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi's ribs shows the damage! Joanne Calderwood is working her opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood struggles and launches a few punches to Modafferi's head
Nothing from this... Joanne Calderwood seems frustrated.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Calderwood blocks Roxanne Modafferi's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Joanne Calderwood breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joanne Calderwood realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Joanne Calderwood goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Calderwood only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Joanne Calderwood tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Modafferi's face
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Calderwood moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Roxanne Modafferi checks the kick.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Joanne Calderwood caliber.
Joanne Calderwood swings...
...no good.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joanne Calderwood can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Joanne Calderwood put Modafferi in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Calderwood goes to the body...
She punishes Modafferi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A left hook from Calderwood
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Joanne Calderwood jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Calderwood.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Calderwood's guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Calderwood breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Calderwood from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanne Calderwood.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Joanne Calderwood caliber.
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That Americana looks tight...
Joanne Calderwood breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joanne Calderwood! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Calderwood put Roxanne Modafferi in closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Calderwood put Roxanne Modafferi in closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Modafferi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Forehead
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood isolates Roxanne Modafferi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Joanne Calderwood lost her dominant position.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Calderwood's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Calderwood's side.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Calderwood.
Modafferi receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Modafferi quickly defends.
Superb haymaker by Calderwood
that lands on Modafferi's face like a cannon ball!
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Modafferi may be in trouble!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Mouth
Middle kick from Calderwood.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to cut off Calderwood with punches
Calderwood reels from the strikes.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Forehead
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Modafferi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A right hand from Joanne Calderwood
misses its target.
Joanne Calderwood throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joanne Calderwood leans forwards and tries to grapple with Modafferi
Calderwood shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
Modafferi's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Joanne Calderwood is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Modafferi with uppercuts!
Modafferi is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Modafferi is unable to escape!
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Modafferi forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Roxanne Modafferi.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Joanne Calderwood was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Calderwood goes to the body...
her punches graze Modafferi's arm.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Mouth
Joanne Calderwood launches a rapid series of punches
taking Modafferi from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
You can see Modafferi's blood making stains in the mat.
Calderwood 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
Modafferi holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Joanne Calderwood.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Joanne Calderwood tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Calderwood is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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 is a bloody mess!
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Roxanne Modafferi blocks
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Calderwood launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Down Calderwood goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Roxanne Modafferi's divison on notice!
Calderwood's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by KO (Hook) at 0:46 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 16/18 (89%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 21/40 (52%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Wow. So Joanne was chipping away and winning this fight for quite a while. Then Roxanne brought some legit in the 4th round and got some seriously-needed flash-KO finish. Good fight, interesting finish.
Joanne Calderwood glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Joanne Calderwood touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Calderwood moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Modafferi with a double overhooks!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Modafferi.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Calderwood doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Modafferi's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood launches a few hard punches to Roxanne Modafferi's ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi's ribs shows the damage! Joanne Calderwood is working her opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood struggles and launches a few punches to Modafferi's head
Nothing from this... Joanne Calderwood seems frustrated.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Calderwood blocks Roxanne Modafferi's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Joanne Calderwood breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joanne Calderwood realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Joanne Calderwood goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Calderwood only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Joanne Calderwood tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Modafferi's face
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Calderwood moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Roxanne Modafferi checks the kick.
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Joanne Calderwood caliber.
Joanne Calderwood swings...
...no good.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joanne Calderwood can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
Joanne Calderwood put Modafferi in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Modafferi!
Some big punches are landing!
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Modafferi moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Calderwood goes to the body...
She punishes Modafferi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A left hook from Calderwood
grazes the chin of Modafferi.
Joanne Calderwood jabs at Modafferi
to no visible effect.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Calderwood.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She succeeds!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood throws up a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Modafferi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Calderwood's guard.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Calderwood breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood 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.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Calderwood from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Modafferi works on the ground with her fingers over Calderwood's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
Modafferi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanne Calderwood.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Terrible one sided match... Modafferi was not ready to fight a fighter of Joanne Calderwood caliber.
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Joanne Calderwood shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Calderwood struggles to free herself
That Americana looks tight...
Joanne Calderwood breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Modafferi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Modafferi's side.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
That hit Modafferi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Joanne Calderwood and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Modafferi
Calderwood tries to escape from closed guard...
Modafferi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joanne Calderwood! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Calderwood put Roxanne Modafferi in closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Calderwood put Roxanne Modafferi in closed guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Calderwood is in rear mount over Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood slides her arm under Roxanne Modafferi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Roxanne Modafferi pulls down on Joanne Calderwood's hand and staves off danger
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Modafferi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Forehead
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Joanne Calderwood isolates Roxanne Modafferi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Joanne Calderwood lost her dominant position.
Calderwood misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi measures the resilience of Calderwood's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Calderwood's side.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Calderwood.
Modafferi receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Modafferi quickly defends.
Superb haymaker by Calderwood
that lands on Modafferi's face like a cannon ball!
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Modafferi may be in trouble!
Modafferi has a small cut in her Mouth
Middle kick from Calderwood.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to cut off Calderwood with punches
Calderwood reels from the strikes.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Forehead
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Modafferi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Calderwood with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A right hand from Joanne Calderwood
misses its target.
Joanne Calderwood throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joanne Calderwood leans forwards and tries to grapple with Modafferi
Calderwood shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Roxanne Modafferi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood tries to take Roxanne Modafferi down... Modafferi stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Modafferi's jaw!
Modafferi's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Joanne Calderwood is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Modafferi with uppercuts!
Modafferi is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Modafferi is unable to escape!
Modafferi doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Modafferi forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Roxanne Modafferi.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Joanne Calderwood was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Calderwood goes to the body...
her punches graze Modafferi's arm.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Mouth
Joanne Calderwood launches a rapid series of punches
taking Modafferi from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Modafferi.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
You can see Modafferi's blood making stains in the mat.
Calderwood 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Calderwood
Modafferi is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Calderwood fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
Modafferi holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Joanne Calderwood.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Modafferi tries to cover her face,
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Joanne Calderwood tries a middle kick
Roxanne Modafferi blocks and steps away.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Calderwood
Roxanne Modafferi's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Calderwood is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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 is a bloody mess!
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Roxanne Modafferi blocks
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Calderwood launches a kick
but Roxanne Modafferi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Down Calderwood goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Roxanne Modafferi's divison on notice!
Calderwood's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by KO (Hook) at 0:46 Round 4
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 16/18 (89%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 21/40 (52%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Wow. So Joanne was chipping away and winning this fight for quite a while. Then Roxanne brought some legit in the 4th round and got some seriously-needed flash-KO finish. Good fight, interesting finish.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!