Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:30:46 GMT -5
Maia enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Jennifer Maia glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Happy Warrior's thigh
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Roxanne Modafferi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Maia!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The Happy Warrior has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Happy Warrior stops that one with her ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Nice move by The Happy Warrior who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A punch from Jennifer Maia
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior didn't like that.
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jennifer Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Maia.
Nice punches.
The Happy Warrior has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maia is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to get a side mount...
The Happy Warrior wraps her leg around Jennifer Maia leg and prevents her from moving.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Maia.
The Happy Warrior defends.
Maia pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Happy Warrior is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maia's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls Roxanne Modafferi to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has Maia 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Maia, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Maia seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Maia moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Maia moves forward looking for some action
She surprises The Happy Warrior with a double overhooks!
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi has seen better days.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jennifer Maia pushes Roxanne Modafferi down and prevents her attempts to escape
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Happy Warrior is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Terrible one sided match... The Happy Warrior was not ready to fight a fighter of Jennifer Maia caliber.
The Happy Warrior has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under The Happy Warrior control.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Jennifer Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior didn't like that.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Body kick by Jennifer Maia...
just grazes her opponent.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Maia, but it's close.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Roxanne Modafferi and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Good movement from Maia
who is bobbing and weaving.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior blocks in time.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Jennifer Maia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Happy Warrior is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Maia controls Roxanne Modafferi in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Happy Warrior is hurt
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Happy Warrior who is trying to punish Jennifer Maia's ribs with a few punches.
Maia brings her opponent closer and blocks The Happy Warrior's punches.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Happy Warrior! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
The Happy Warrior is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maia tries to use some of her tricky moves but Maia's is smart enough to counter her.
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
Maia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Happy Warrior.
Nicely done! Maia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
Maia tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for The Happy Warrior!
The Happy Warrior adopts the turtle defense and Maia is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
The Happy Warrior should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
The Happy Warrior has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
The Happy Warrior is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
Maia tries to end this with a RNC!
The Happy Warrior manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Maia measures the resilience of The Happy Warrior's chin with an uppercut while The Happy Warrior lands some great crosses.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Happy Warrior into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia 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 Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior tries to launch a few punches to Jennifer Maia
Maia is able to achieve closed guard and counter Roxanne Modafferi's punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has given her back to Jennifer Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Jennifer Maia has one hook in!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
The Happy Warrior has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
The Happy Warrior is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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.
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to The Happy Warrior's torso
that hits its mark.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Roxanne Modafferi to the body.
Maia blocks in time.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Maia is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
The Happy Warrior is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Roxanne Modafferi and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Jennifer Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits The Happy Warrior's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 610 s
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 28/43 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 610 s
I mean…I guess so…? I think everyone was wishing they went for beer, or bathroom breaks during this absolute-nothing-fest.
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Jennifer Maia glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Happy Warrior's thigh
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Roxanne Modafferi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Maia!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The Happy Warrior has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Maia launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Happy Warrior stops that one with her ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and launches herself over Maia!
Nice move by The Happy Warrior who clinches and pushes Maia against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Roxanne Modafferi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A punch from Jennifer Maia
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Roxanne Modafferi
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior didn't like that.
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jennifer Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Maia.
Nice punches.
The Happy Warrior has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maia is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to get a side mount...
The Happy Warrior wraps her leg around Jennifer Maia leg and prevents her from moving.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Maia.
The Happy Warrior defends.
Maia pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Happy Warrior is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maia's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls Roxanne Modafferi to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has Maia 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Maia, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Maia seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Maia moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Maia moves forward looking for some action
She surprises The Happy Warrior with a double overhooks!
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Maia succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to move to full mount
Maia succeeds
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi has seen better days.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jennifer Maia pushes Roxanne Modafferi down and prevents her attempts to escape
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Happy Warrior is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Terrible one sided match... The Happy Warrior was not ready to fight a fighter of Jennifer Maia caliber.
The Happy Warrior has Maia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Maia is unable to move under The Happy Warrior control.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Jennifer Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior didn't like that.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maia steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Body kick by Jennifer Maia...
just grazes her opponent.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Maia, but it's close.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Roxanne Modafferi and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Good movement from Maia
who is bobbing and weaving.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid shot from Jennifer Maia to the body.
The Happy Warrior blocks in time.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Jennifer Maia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Happy Warrior is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia pushes The Happy Warrior against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Maia controls Roxanne Modafferi in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots The Happy Warrior is hurt
Roxanne Modafferi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Happy Warrior who is trying to punish Jennifer Maia's ribs with a few punches.
Maia brings her opponent closer and blocks The Happy Warrior's punches.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
Maia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
Maia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Happy Warrior! Maia has one hook in and keeps working!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
The Happy Warrior is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maia tries to use some of her tricky moves but Maia's is smart enough to counter her.
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
Maia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Happy Warrior.
Nicely done! Maia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
Maia tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for The Happy Warrior!
The Happy Warrior adopts the turtle defense and Maia is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
The Happy Warrior should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
The Happy Warrior has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
The Happy Warrior is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with two hooks in
Maia tries to end this with a RNC!
The Happy Warrior manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Maia measures the resilience of The Happy Warrior's chin with an uppercut while The Happy Warrior lands some great crosses.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Happy Warrior into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia 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 Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior tries to launch a few punches to Jennifer Maia
Maia is able to achieve closed guard and counter Roxanne Modafferi's punches.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Maia
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia rolls her over and takes her back!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior has given her back to Jennifer Maia who is trying to get one hook in!
Jennifer Maia has one hook in!
Maia is in rear mount over The Happy Warrior with one hook in
The Happy Warrior has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
The Happy Warrior is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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.
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to The Happy Warrior's torso
that hits its mark.
The Happy Warrior studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Roxanne Modafferi to the body.
Maia blocks in time.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Maia is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
The Happy Warrior is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
The Happy Warrior has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Roxanne Modafferi and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Jennifer Maia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits The Happy Warrior's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 610 s
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 28/43 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 610 s
I mean…I guess so…? I think everyone was wishing they went for beer, or bathroom breaks during this absolute-nothing-fest.
