Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2021 20:53:44 GMT -5
Roxanne Modafferi looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Claudia Gadelha looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
whizzes past The Happy Warrior.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
1:13 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Happy Warrior blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
The Happy Warrior knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from the closed guard
The Happy Warrior succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Happy Warrior jumps and tries to free her leg! Gadelha doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Roxanne Modafferi has seen better days.
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Happy Warrior moves back and takes a deep breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Claudia Gadelha, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha succeeds
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
The Happy Warrior hold her own hand and breaks Gadelha's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over The Happy Warrior's face
The Happy Warrior shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha has seen better days.
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Roxanne Modafferi who is trying to get one hook in!
Roxanne Modafferi has one hook in!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Happy Warrior's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
The Happy Warrior has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! The Happy Warrior now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Happy Warrior's is smart enough to counter her.
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
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 Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Roxanne Modafferi tries a middle kick
Claudia Gadelha blocks and steps away.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
just grazes her opponent.
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Claudia Gadelha!
The Happy Warrior ducks under...
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Happy Warrior pulls her arm out of danger.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from the closed guard
The Happy Warrior succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The Happy Warrior launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gadelha stops that one with her ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tremendous strikes from Gadelha!
The Happy Warrior blocks with confidence
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The Happy Warrior is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and gestures for Claudia Gadelha to stand up.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Gadelha breaks the lock.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
The Happy Warrior slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has The Happy Warrior controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Happy Warrior is unable to move under Gadelha control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
John McCarthy 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.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha swings and The Happy Warrior has to retreat
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Happy Warrior's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away The Happy Warrior trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over The Happy Warrior's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi has punished Gadelha very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Roxanne Modafferi and moves to half guard
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Good movement from The Happy Warrior
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha circles around The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and circles around Claudia Gadelha.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to The Happy Warrior's torso
that goes wide.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Good movement from The Happy Warrior
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Claudia Gadelha, but it's close.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Good, close fight. Definite stamina drain.
If you have either fighter, comment on this fight and get 2 free points towards your fighters stamina.
Claudia Gadelha looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Roxanne Modafferi and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
whizzes past The Happy Warrior.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior breaths deeply while on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
1:13 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
The Happy Warrior waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Roxanne Modafferi is on half guard!
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Happy Warrior blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
The Happy Warrior knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from the closed guard
The Happy Warrior succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Claudia Gadelha against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Happy Warrior jumps and tries to free her leg! Gadelha doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Roxanne Modafferi has seen better days.
The Happy Warrior decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Happy Warrior moves back and takes a deep breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Claudia Gadelha, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha succeeds
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Roxanne Modafferi's arm and tries an armbar!
The Happy Warrior hold her own hand and breaks Gadelha's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over The Happy Warrior's face
The Happy Warrior shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
The Happy Warrior breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha has seen better days.
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The Happy Warrior is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls her over and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Roxanne Modafferi who is trying to get one hook in!
Roxanne Modafferi has one hook in!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Happy Warrior's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
The Happy Warrior has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! The Happy Warrior now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Happy Warrior tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Happy Warrior's is smart enough to counter her.
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
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 Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Roxanne Modafferi tries a middle kick
Claudia Gadelha blocks and steps away.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
just grazes her opponent.
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Roxanne Modafferi struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Claudia Gadelha!
The Happy Warrior ducks under...
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Happy Warrior pulls her arm out of danger.
Gadelha misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Happy Warrior tries to escape from the closed guard
The Happy Warrior succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
The Happy Warrior tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The Happy Warrior launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gadelha stops that one with her ribs!
Roxanne Modafferi goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tremendous strikes from Gadelha!
The Happy Warrior blocks with confidence
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Roxanne Modafferi slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Roxanne Modafferi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The Happy Warrior is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and gestures for Claudia Gadelha to stand up.
Claudia Gadelha is on her feet again.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Gadelha
The Happy Warrior tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Gadelha breaks the lock.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to pass to mount...
The Happy Warrior slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
The Happy Warrior is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has The Happy Warrior controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Happy Warrior is unable to move under Gadelha control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
John McCarthy 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.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha swings and The Happy Warrior has to retreat
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Gadelha is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Happy Warrior's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away The Happy Warrior trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
Roxanne Modafferi pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha stumbles backwards and Roxanne Modafferi circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over The Happy Warrior's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Roxanne Modafferi struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi has punished Gadelha very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The Happy Warrior ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Roxanne Modafferi's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Roxanne Modafferi and moves to half guard
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Roxanne Modafferi...
Roxanne Modafferi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Claudia Gadelha tries to free her leg
Roxanne Modafferi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Good movement from The Happy Warrior
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha circles around The Happy Warrior
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and circles around Claudia Gadelha.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Happy Warrior and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to The Happy Warrior's torso
that goes wide.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Good movement from The Happy Warrior
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Happy Warrior steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Claudia Gadelha, but it's close.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 708 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Good, close fight. Definite stamina drain.
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