Roxanne Modafferi Vs Raquel Pennington
Arguably the most loved contestant in Ultimate Fighter history, Roxanne Modafferi looks to be embracing the moment, enjoying her first steps on the big stage. Pennington takes early control of the fight with centre placement and accurate strikes.
Roxanne searching for her range and displaying a lot of variety through various combinations.
Pennington staying patient waiting on the opening to land the counter strikes. Modafferi staying extremely busy and pushing the pace, and nice spinning back fist lands but Pennington successfully covers up.
Control against the fence late in the round from Roxanne is quickly switched by Pennington and the two close out the round separate in the centre of the GON.
Modafferi should take the round 10-9.Round 2 starts with a Roxanne staying active, with Pennington aware of any flurry coming her way.
Underhooks from an attempted takedown from Modafferi puts Pennington backed against the cage.
They push back to the stand up game and Pennington lands effectively before an attempted takedown from Modafferi is sprawled and Pennington is in control from half guard.
Modafferi a dangerous ground fighter looks to lock up and arm whilst Pennington controls good posture to land the left and rights.
Referee allows the stand up as Pennington backs of from half guard to her feet.
A clean left from stagers Modafferi as Pennington is finding the perfect range, another clean right will put the round in her favour.
Pennington round.The final round again opens with Modafferi pushing forward, heavier strikes from Pennington are doing significant damage and she sprawls another attempted takedown from Roxanne.
Crucial test of cardio for both fighters as getting into the deep end of the fight, Modaferri is continuously active but unable to land effectively.
Pennington sprawls yet another takedown attempt and ends up in side control before moving to half guard.
Searching for submissions but a wise Pennington keeps her posture and doesn't allow Modafferi to find a opening, Pennington landing big body shots from half guard.
Modafferi makes her way up but Pennington sinks in a deep guillotine against the fence and puts further pressure on it dropping to the floor. What looked to be a tap from Roxanne was indeed body shots as she survives the round without tapping.
Official Decision Raquel Pennington by Unanimous Decision
Jessamyn Duke Vs Peggy MorganThe tallest female contestants both standing at 6ft + face each other with 1 looking to remain undefeated.
They kick of with long limbs flying, Duke looking sharp early with stick & move shots.
Morgan pushes Duke against the cage before Duke reverses and controls whilst landing body shots. A deep guillotine from Duke last for a minute before Pennington breaks free and lands on top switching between half an side control.
Jessmyn actively looking to finish searching for the triangle with her legs locked around Morgans upper body.
Duke lands viscous sharp short elbows from the bottom for the final 30 seconds of the round.
Jessamyn will take the round 10-9
The 2nd starts with strong combinations from Duke as they keep the fight standing in the centre of the GON. Morgan trying to find her range and find consistency with the jab as she lands whilst a slight opening.
Duke continues with combinations but Morgan pushes forward with great confidence in her chin.
Morgan eats effective shots from Duke each time she moves in closer, noticeable damage to Morgan is swinging the round in Jessamyn favour. She continues with a muay thai clinch against the cage before breaking away and landing a clean left hook to the chin of Morgan.
A game but ineffective offence from Morgan will see Jessamyn take the 2nd also, closing the round with a takedown.
2 round to DukeThe 3rd picks up where the rest of the fight left of, strong combinations from Duke and effective strikes looks to be sapping the confidence out of Morgan.
A scramble along the fence with Duke in control sees a unusual headlock on her way to the mat from Duke, sees Morgan take control of Jessamyn back looking for a rear naked with 2 minutes remaining in the fight.
Morgan in full control and has Duke laid out flat before Jessamyn is able to switch and spin and move into half guard, escaping a dangerous position.
Morgan in control with under a minute remaining with the referee calling for a standup.
Jessamyn comes back to life on her feet landing strong hooks and the damage is clearly shown on the left eye of Morgan.
Official Decision Jessamyn Duke by Unanimous Decision
Chris Holdsworth Vs David Grant
Two gallant fighters looking to become the latest Ultimate Fighters, start things of with incredible pace, outside leg kicks from Holdsworth before the fight goes against the fence with Grant exploding and landing a huge right hand.
Holdsworth weathers an early story and looks for the takedown, Grant controls the attack and take control of the clinch followed by knees to the body.
Big exchanges from both as they get back to the centre of the GON, electing to continue to stand and trade, could be facing a possible adrenalin dump from both fighters.
The push out the remainder of the round against the cage with even control from both guys, a late takedown from Holdsworth finishes out round 1.
Could go either way
The 2nd opens with a barrage of strikes from Grant, his corner telling him Holdsworth can not handle your power, however Grant soon eats a incredible head kick from Holsdworth sending the fight to the mat.
Holdsworth opens up the nose of David, transitioning to a back mount along with crowd eruption spurs momentum for Holdsworth as he sinks in the rear naked choke forcing Grant to tap, and become the season 18 Male Ultimate Fighter winner.
Official Decsion Chris Holdsworth by Submissions RNC R2
Julianna Pena Vs Jessica RakoczyThe first ever Womens Ultimate Fighter will be crowned as 2 dangerous Women enter the GON.
Pena opens up with strong strikes an uses her incredible core strength to push Rakoczy against the cage.
Jessica breaks off the cage with Pena holding on to the under hooks and landing a takedown in the centre of the cage.
Control from half guard and a easy transition to side control whilst landing efficient strikes.
An exhilarating attack from Pena finds her way to a high full mount, workring vigorously on the bottom Rakoczy is unable to break free from the mount as she receives huge elbow from a punishing Pena. A uncontrollable pace from Pena continues a barrage of ground and pound, seconds before the round ends referee Mario Yamasaki steps in and stops the fight
Official Decision Julianna Pena by TKO R1
Gray Maynard Vs Nate Diaz
The main event kicks of with some quick movement around the cage before Maynard lands a solid double leg takedown, extremely good on the ground Diaz is able to make his way to his feet and excellent judo flip puts Maynard on his back before they both elect to keep things standing.
Diaz with phenomenal dirty boxing hurts Gray and has him staggering around the cage barely keeping his feet, continuous high volume strikes is too much for Maynard as Referee Yves Lavigne steps in to end the fight as Maynard stagers and falls to the ground.
Nate ends the trilogy between the 2 in devastating fashion.
Official Decision Nate Diaz by TKO R1
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