Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 20:57:39 GMT -5
Matsumoto enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Miku Matsumoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Roxanne Modafferi looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Matsumoto in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Happy Warrior from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Roxanne Modafferi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Happy Warrior struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
The Happy Warrior and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Miku Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Roxanne Modafferi is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Happy Warrior is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Terrible one sided match... The Happy Warrior was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Happy Warrior blocks that.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Good leg kicks from Miku Matsumoto.
Roxanne Modafferi defends with ease.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Miku Matsumoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Happy Warrior jumps and tries to free her leg! Matsumoto doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
I think Miku Matsumoto needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto has punished The Happy Warrior very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and circles around Miku Matsumoto.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to grapple
She puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Happy Warrior who put distance between them
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi swings and Matsumoto has to retreat
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto tries to better her position on the ground...
Matsumoto breaks the closed guard of Roxanne Modafferi and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Miku Matsumoto any adventage in the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Roxanne Modafferi is unable to take her down
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking The Happy Warrior's attemp of grappling
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matsumoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Miku Matsumoto any adventage in the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Happy Warrior blocks that. It was easy!
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Matsumoto time to recover. Miku Matsumoto seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto circles around The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Happy Warrior and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Roxanne Modafferi is unable to take her down
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Miku Matsumoto.
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/20 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Stamina drain nothing-fight. This shit card is off to a boring start. The fans in Athens are pretty restless right now.
If you have either fighter, comment on this fight for 2 free points to their stamina.
Miku Matsumoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Roxanne Modafferi looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
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.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Roxanne Modafferi comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
The Happy Warrior tries to show some ground skills
Roxanne Modafferi put Matsumoto in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Happy Warrior from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Roxanne Modafferi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Happy Warrior struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
The Happy Warrior and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Miku Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Roxanne Modafferi is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Roxanne Modafferi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior moves on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi moves to side mount
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Happy Warrior.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Roxanne Modafferi is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Happy Warrior is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior is getting frustrated here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Terrible one sided match... The Happy Warrior was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Happy Warrior blocks that.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by The Happy Warrior.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Good leg kicks from Miku Matsumoto.
Roxanne Modafferi defends with ease.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Happy Warrior is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
The Happy Warrior uses her strength to keep The Happy Warrior at a disadvantage
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around The Happy Warrior
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Miku Matsumoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Happy Warrior jumps and tries to free her leg! Matsumoto doesn't allow this but Roxanne Modafferi is able to get half guard here.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
I think Miku Matsumoto needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto has punished The Happy Warrior very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roxanne Modafferi controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto 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 Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and circles around Miku Matsumoto.
The Happy Warrior tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Happy Warrior tries to grapple
She puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Happy Warrior who put distance between them
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Roxanne Modafferi swings and Matsumoto has to retreat
The Happy Warrior moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto tries to better her position on the ground...
Matsumoto breaks the closed guard of Roxanne Modafferi and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Roxanne Modafferi regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Miku Matsumoto any adventage in the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Roxanne Modafferi holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Roxanne Modafferi is unable to take her down
Matsumoto is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Roxanne Modafferi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
The Happy Warrior moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking The Happy Warrior's attemp of grappling
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matsumoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Roxanne Modafferi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Roxanne Modafferi's guard...
The Happy Warrior doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto is in closed guard... The Happy Warrior tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Miku Matsumoto any adventage in the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over The Happy Warrior
Roxanne Modafferi is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Happy Warrior blocks that. It was easy!
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Happy Warrior won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Matsumoto
The Happy Warrior works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Matsumoto time to recover. Miku Matsumoto seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto circles around The Happy Warrior
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The Happy Warrior fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roxanne Modafferi jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Roxanne Modafferi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Happy Warrior and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Matsumoto and The Happy Warrior circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Happy Warrior grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Roxanne Modafferi is unable to take her down
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Happy Warrior sprawls and remains on her feet.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Miku Matsumoto.
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/20 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Stamina drain nothing-fight. This shit card is off to a boring start. The fans in Athens are pretty restless right now.
If you have either fighter, comment on this fight for 2 free points to their stamina.
