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| residence = [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], [[United States]]
| residence = [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], [[United States]]
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| height = 5 ft 6 in
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| weight = 125 lb
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| weight_class = [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/the-15-new-invicta-signees-pt-3/ |title=The 15 New Invicta Signees – Part 3 |publisher=Awakeningfighters.com |access-date=2017-03-11}}</ref>
| weight_class = [[Flyweight (MMA)|Flyweight]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/the-15-new-invicta-signees-pt-3/ |title=The 15 New Invicta Signees – Part 3 |date=20 February 2014 |publisher=Awakeningfighters.com |access-date=2017-03-11}}</ref>
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| fighting_out_of = [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]
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| team = Syndicate MMA (2013–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/get-know-tuf-cast-roxanne-modafferi|title=Get to know TUF Cast: Roxanne Modafferi|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=September 6, 2017|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
| team = Syndicate MMA (2013–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/get-know-tuf-cast-roxanne-modafferi|title=Get to know TUF Cast: Roxanne Modafferi|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=September 6, 2017|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under [[Mike Pyle (fighter)|Mike Pyle]] and [[Evan Dunham]]</small><ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/Roxyfighter/status/1228813144157327360|date=February 16, 2020|user=Roxyfighter|number=1228813144157327360|title=It’s my honor to receive my black belt! So happy to be presented by both Mike & Evan together.Thx to my other teachers Taylor,Rene,&John Wood! I still have so much to learn but I’ve reached one of my life goalsエバンとマイクさんから黒帯を頂きました！これからも一生懸命がんばります}}</ref> <br> Brown belt in [[Judo]]<ref name=sherdog20190419>{{cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-Roxanne-Modafferi-vs-Antonina-Shevchenko-153111|title=By the Numbers: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Antonina Shevchenko|publisher=Sherdog|author=Mark Raymundo|date=April 19, 2019}}</ref>
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under [[Mike Pyle (fighter)|Mike Pyle]] and [[Evan Dunham]]</small><ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/Roxyfighter/status/1228813144157327360|date=February 16, 2020|user=Roxyfighter|number=1228813144157327360|title=It's my honor to receive my black belt! So happy to be presented by both Mike & Evan together.Thx to my other teachers Taylor,Rene,&John Wood! I still have so much to learn but I've reached one of my life goalsエバンとマイクさんから黒帯を頂きました！これからも一生懸命がんばります}}</ref> <br> Brown belt in [[Judo]]<ref name=sherdog20190419>{{cite news|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-Roxanne-Modafferi-vs-Antonina-Shevchenko-153111|title=By the Numbers: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Antonina Shevchenko|publisher=Sherdog|author=Mark Raymundo|date=April 19, 2019}}</ref>
| years_active = 2003–2022 ([[Mixed Martial Arts|MMA]])
| years_active = 2003–2022 ([[Mixed Martial Arts|MMA]])
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'''Roxanne Vincenta Modafferi'''<ref name="fn">{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/TUF-SEASON-18.pdf |title=STATE OF NEVADA - TUF-SEASON-18.pdf |website=Boxing.nv.gov |access-date=2016-08-20}}</ref> (born September 24, 1982) is a retired American [[mixed martial artist]], who most recently fought for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. Though she last fought in the [[flyweight]] division, she has fought in multiple weight classes in her career. A professional competitor since 2003, she is considered one of the pioneers of women's MMA.
'''Roxanne Vincenta Modafferi'''<ref name="fn">{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/TUF-SEASON-18.pdf |title=STATE OF NEVADA - TUF-SEASON-18.pdf |website=Boxing.nv.gov |access-date=2016-08-20}}</ref> (born September 24, 1982) is an American retired [[mixed martial artist]], who most recently fought for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. Though she last fought in the [[flyweight]] division, she has fought in multiple weight classes in her career. She has been a professional competitor since 2003.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Modafferi is of Italian and Lithuanian descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://roxannemodafferi.net/RSite/node/7|title = FAQ &#124; Roxanne Modafferi}}</ref> Modafferi's training began in [[taekwondo]] at the age of 13 in [[Pennsylvania]], moving on to Mark Lawler's [[American Kenpo|Kenpō Karate]] in the high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/170551-femma-roxanne-modafferi-fighting-in-the-east|title=FeMMA: Roxanne Modafferi Fighting in the East|date=May 8, 2009|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> She then began attending the Dalton [[Judo]] Club in [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts]]. Her description of that experience was: "I thought I was all cool doing Karate, like the movie stars, but then in Judo I learned what it was like to fly." She trained for three years to gain a brown belt in the style, and then graduated from [[Lenox Memorial High School (Massachusetts)|Lenox Memorial High School]].<ref name=bh13 /> Before leaving home to study at the [[University of Massachusetts Amherst]], a fellow brown belt brought Modafferi to a [[Royce Gracie]] [[Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] association in [[Adams, Massachusetts]], where she trained intensively for three months.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=VegasNews|date=2017-10-21|title=Meet UFC's Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://vegasnews.com/167293/meet-ufcs-roxanne-modafferi-plus-chippendales-dancers-demitri-blizzeard-and-ryan-worley-at-the-3rd-annual-mike-hammer-celebrity-go-kart-race-a-benefit-for-veterans-on-oct-22-in-las-vegas.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=vegasnews.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
Modafferi is of Italian and Lithuanian descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://roxannemodafferi.net/RSite/node/7|title = FAQ &#124; Roxanne Modafferi}}</ref> Modafferi's training began in [[Taekwondo]] at the age of 13 in [[Pennsylvania]], moving on to Mark Lawler's [[American Kenpo|Kenpō Karate]] in the high school.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/170551-femma-roxanne-modafferi-fighting-in-the-east|title=FeMMA: Roxanne Modafferi Fighting in the East|date=May 8, 2009|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> She then began attending the Dalton [[Judo]] Club in [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts]]. Her description of that experience was: "I thought I was all cool doing Karate, like the movie stars, but then in Judo I learned what it was like to fly." She trained for three years to gain a brown belt in the style, and then graduated from [[Lenox Memorial High School (Massachusetts)|Lenox Memorial High School]].<ref name=bh13 /> Before leaving home to study at the [[University of Massachusetts Amherst]], a fellow brown belt brought Modafferi to a [[Royce Gracie]] [[Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]] association in [[Adams, Massachusetts]], where she trained intensively for three months.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=VegasNews|date=2017-10-21|title=Meet UFC's Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://vegasnews.com/167293/meet-ufcs-roxanne-modafferi-plus-chippendales-dancers-demitri-blizzeard-and-ryan-worley-at-the-3rd-annual-mike-hammer-celebrity-go-kart-race-a-benefit-for-veterans-on-oct-22-in-las-vegas.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=vegasnews.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi majored in Japanese Language and Literature with a minor in [[Linguistics]] at the University of Massachusetts.<ref name=bh13 /> While at college, she found the [[Amherst, Massachusetts|Amherst]] Athletic club, where New England Submission Fighting is based. In addition, she trained at another Royce Gracie association in [[Hartford, Connecticut]], for about a year (necessitating a weekly two-hour round trip), also investigating Jeremy Libiszewski's School of Self-Defence in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. During summer vacations in Boston, she trained at Joao Amaral's New England BJJ club, now associated with [[Brazilian Top Team]]. Modafferi says, "Those guys are tough as concrete is hard, and beat my weaknesses out of me when they found them." To work on her striking, she also attended the [[Team Sityodtong|Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy's North American branch]] in [[Somerville, Massachusetts]], run by Kru [[Mark DellaGrotte]].<ref name=":0" />
Modafferi majored in Japanese Language and Literature with a minor in [[Linguistics]] at the University of Massachusetts.<ref name=bh13 /> While at college, she found the [[Amherst, Massachusetts|Amherst]] Athletic club, where New England Submission Fighting is based. In addition, she trained at another Royce Gracie association in [[Hartford, Connecticut]], for about a year (necessitating a weekly two-hour round trip), also investigating Jeremy Libiszewski's School of Self-Defence in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. During summer vacations in Boston, she trained at Joao Amaral's New England BJJ club, now associated with [[Brazilian Top Team]]. Modafferi says, "Those guys are tough as concrete is hard, and beat my weaknesses out of me when they found them." To work on her striking, she also attended the [[Team Sityodtong|Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy's North American branch]] in [[Somerville, Massachusetts]], run by Kru [[Mark DellaGrotte]].<ref name=":0" />
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===International career===
===International career===
Modafferi spent September 2003 to June 2004, her junior year, in Tokyo, Japan. This enabled her to compete in a number of [[Mixed martial arts|NHB]] and BJJ competitions. She achieved a 3-0 mixed martial arts record in the [[Smackgirl]] promotion and defeated Jennifer Howe.
Modafferi spent September 2003 to June 2004, her junior year, in Tokyo, Japan. This enabled her to compete in a number of [[Mixed martial arts|NHB]] and BJJ competitions. She achieved a 3–0 mixed martial arts record in the [[Smackgirl]] promotion and defeated Jennifer Howe.


In Japan, she trained at the Cross Point club in Kichijouji, which taught both Muay Thai and BJJ. She hopes to one day write a book about her experiences during that time, having already contributed several articles on the topic.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} After graduating in May 2005, she secured a position with Berlitz, teaching English in Japan and arriving for the second time in July 2005.
In Japan, she trained at the Cross Point club in Kichijouji, which taught both Muay Thai and BJJ. She hopes to one day write a book about her experiences during that time, having already contributed several articles on the topic.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} After graduating in May 2005, she secured a position with Berlitz, teaching English in Japan and arriving for the second time in July 2005.
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===Strikeforce return===
===Strikeforce return===
Modafferi returned to Strikeforce to challenge [[Sarah Kaufman]] at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/06/10/kaufman-vs-modafferi-at-strikeforce-challengers-9/ |title=Kaufman vs Modafferi At Strikeforce Challengers 9 |publisher=MMARising.com |access-date=2010-06-10}}</ref> She lost the fight via knockout due to a slam in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 |title=KAUFMAN SLAMS MODAFFERI, COMMANDING RESPECT |access-date=2010-07-24 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2010-07-24}}</ref>
Modafferi returned to Strikeforce to challenge [[Sarah Kaufman]] at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/06/10/kaufman-vs-modafferi-at-strikeforce-challengers-9/ |title=Kaufman vs Modafferi At Strikeforce Challengers 9 |publisher=MMARising.com |access-date=2010-06-10}}</ref> She lost the fight via knockout due to a slam in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 |title=KAUFMAN SLAMS MODAFFERI, COMMANDING RESPECT |access-date=2010-07-24 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2010-07-24 |archive-date=2010-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801050620/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Modafferi was released by Strikeforce on November 12, 2010, after losing both her fights with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/11/14/roxanne-modafferi-released-by-strikeforce/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi Released by Strikeforce |access-date=2010-11-14 |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2010-11-14}}</ref> She was scheduled to face [[Hitomi Akano]] at World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight on December 30, 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Blanco-Park-Kanehara-Maeda-Booked-for-Soul-of-Fight-28823 |title=Blanco-Park, Kanehara-Maeda Booked for 'Soul of Fight' |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2010-12-28}}</ref> but the fight was cancelled after Modafferi suffered a stomach illness and was unable to compete.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sengoku-Results-amp-Live-Play-by-Play-29003 |title=Sengoku Results & Live Play-By-Play |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2010-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/12/30/fujii-nakai-victorious-at-src-akano-vs-modafferi-scrapped/ |title=Fujii, Nakai Victorious At SRC; Akano vs Modafferi Scrapped |publisher=MMARising.com |access-date=2010-12-30}}</ref>
Modafferi was released by Strikeforce on November 12, 2010, after losing both her fights with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/11/14/roxanne-modafferi-released-by-strikeforce/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi Released by Strikeforce |access-date=2010-11-14 |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2010-11-14}}</ref> She was scheduled to face [[Hitomi Akano]] at World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight on December 30, 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Blanco-Park-Kanehara-Maeda-Booked-for-Soul-of-Fight-28823 |title=Blanco-Park, Kanehara-Maeda Booked for 'Soul of Fight' |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2010-12-28}}</ref> but the fight was cancelled after Modafferi suffered a stomach illness and was unable to compete.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sengoku-Results-amp-Live-Play-by-Play-29003 |title=Sengoku Results & Live Play-By-Play |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2010-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/12/30/fujii-nakai-victorious-at-src-akano-vs-modafferi-scrapped/ |title=Fujii, Nakai Victorious At SRC; Akano vs Modafferi Scrapped |publisher=MMARising.com |access-date=2010-12-30}}</ref>
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Modafferi then faced [[Hitomi Akano]] in a bout rescheduled for [[Jewels 15th Ring]] on July 9, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/06/06/three-big-fights-announced-for-jewels-15th-ring-card/ |title=Three Big Fights Announced For Jewels: "15th Ring" Card |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-06-06 |access-date=2011-07-11}}</ref> She was defeated by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/07/09/jewels-15th-ring-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Jewels: "15th Ring" Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-09 |access-date=2011-07-11}}</ref>
Modafferi then faced [[Hitomi Akano]] in a bout rescheduled for [[Jewels 15th Ring]] on July 9, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/06/06/three-big-fights-announced-for-jewels-15th-ring-card/ |title=Three Big Fights Announced For Jewels: "15th Ring" Card |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-06-06 |access-date=2011-07-11}}</ref> She was defeated by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/07/09/jewels-15th-ring-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Jewels: "15th Ring" Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-09 |access-date=2011-07-11}}</ref>


Modafferi was scheduled to face [[Aisling Daly]] at BlackEye Promotions 5 in [[Fletcher, North Carolina]] on October 1, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/07/20/roxanne-modafferi-vs-aisling-daly-targeted-for-blackeye-5/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi vs Aisling Daly Targeted For BlackEye 5 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-20 |access-date=2011-07-22}}</ref> However, Daly was forced to withdraw from the card and Modafferi faced [[Barb Honchak]] instead.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/08/08/six-womens-bouts-now-set-for-blackeye-promotions-5/ |title=Six Women's Bouts Now Set For BlackEye Promotions 5 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-08-08 |access-date=2011-08-12}}</ref> She was defeated by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/10/01/blackeye-promotions-5-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=BlackEye Promotions 5 Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-10-01 |access-date=2011-10-01}}</ref>
Modafferi was scheduled to face [[Aisling Daly]] at BlackEye Promotions 5 in [[Fletcher, North Carolina]], on October 1, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/07/20/roxanne-modafferi-vs-aisling-daly-targeted-for-blackeye-5/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi vs Aisling Daly Targeted For BlackEye 5 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-20 |access-date=2011-07-22}}</ref> However, Daly was forced to withdraw from the card and Modafferi faced [[Barb Honchak]] instead.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/08/08/six-womens-bouts-now-set-for-blackeye-promotions-5/ |title=Six Women's Bouts Now Set For BlackEye Promotions 5 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-08-08 |access-date=2011-08-12}}</ref> She was defeated by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/10/01/blackeye-promotions-5-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=BlackEye Promotions 5 Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-10-01 |access-date=2011-10-01}}</ref>


On February 10, 2012, it was announced that Modafferi would face [[Takayo Hashi]] at [[Jewels 18th Ring]] on March 3 in Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/02/10/roxanne-modafferi-vs-takayo-hashi-set-for-jewels-18th-ring/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi vs Takayo Hashi Set For Jewels: 18th Ring |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-02-10 |access-date=2012-02-12}}</ref> She was defeated by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/03/03/jewels-18th-ring-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Jewels: "18th Ring" Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-03-03 |access-date=2012-03-03}}</ref>
On February 10, 2012, it was announced that Modafferi would face [[Takayo Hashi]] at [[Jewels 18th Ring]] on March 3 in Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/02/10/roxanne-modafferi-vs-takayo-hashi-set-for-jewels-18th-ring/ |title=Roxanne Modafferi vs Takayo Hashi Set For Jewels: 18th Ring |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-02-10 |access-date=2012-02-12}}</ref> She was defeated by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/03/03/jewels-18th-ring-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Jewels: "18th Ring" Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-03-03 |access-date=2012-03-03}}</ref>
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===UFC return===
===UFC return===
Modafferi was scheduled to face fellow semifinalist Barb Honchak on December 1, 2017 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/the-ultimate-fighter-26-finale-tuf-26-title-fight-official-lineup|title=Tournament final/inaugural title fight set as part of Friday's official TUF 26 Finale lineup|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> However, on the day of the weigh in, Sijara Eubanks was pulled from the fight for kidney failure and was replaced by Modafferi to face [[Nicco Montaño]] for the Flyweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/roxanne-modafferi-replaces-sijara-eubanks-nicco-montano-tuf-26-finale-inaugural-title-fight|title=Roxanne Modafferi replaces Sijara Eubanks in TUF 26 Finale's inaugural title fight|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/tuf-26-finalist-sijara-eubanks-statement-weight-miss-ufc-title-shot|title='TUF 26' finalist Sijara Eubanks breaks silence on weight miss that scrapped UFC title shot|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/tuf-26-finale-results-nicco-montano-outlasts-courageous-roxanne-modafferi-to-claim-ufc-title|title=TUF 26 Finale results: Nicco Montano outlasts courageous Roxanne Modafferi to claim UFC title|date=2017-12-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref> The fight earned her the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/12/2/16727060/tuf-26-finale-bonus-winners-brett-johns-gerald-meerschaert-mma-las-vegas|title=TUF 26 Finale bonuses: Brett Johns' calf slicer submission, Gerald Meerschaert's body kick TKO lead the way|publisher=mmamania.com|author= Dan Hiergesell|access-date=2017-12-02|date=2017-12-02}}</ref>
Modafferi was scheduled to face fellow semifinalist Barb Honchak on December 1, 2017, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion#The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/the-ultimate-fighter-26-finale-tuf-26-title-fight-official-lineup|title=Tournament final/inaugural title fight set as part of Friday's official TUF 26 Finale lineup|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> However, on the day of the weigh in, Sijara Eubanks was pulled from the fight for kidney failure and was replaced by Modafferi to face [[Nicco Montaño]] for the Flyweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/roxanne-modafferi-replaces-sijara-eubanks-nicco-montano-tuf-26-finale-inaugural-title-fight|title=Roxanne Modafferi replaces Sijara Eubanks in TUF 26 Finale's inaugural title fight|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/tuf-26-finalist-sijara-eubanks-statement-weight-miss-ufc-title-shot|title='TUF 26' finalist Sijara Eubanks breaks silence on weight miss that scrapped UFC title shot|date=2017-11-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/tuf-26-finale-results-nicco-montano-outlasts-courageous-roxanne-modafferi-to-claim-ufc-title|title=TUF 26 Finale results: Nicco Montano outlasts courageous Roxanne Modafferi to claim UFC title|date=2017-12-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref> The fight earned her the [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/12/2/16727060/tuf-26-finale-bonus-winners-brett-johns-gerald-meerschaert-mma-las-vegas|title=TUF 26 Finale bonuses: Brett Johns' calf slicer submission, Gerald Meerschaert's body kick TKO lead the way|publisher=mmamania.com|author= Dan Hiergesell|access-date=2017-12-02|date=2017-12-02}}</ref>


The rematch between Modafferi and Barb Honchak was rescheduled to take place July 6, 2018 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated#The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/19/17260572/roxanne-modafferi-vs-barb-honchak-rebooked-for-tuf-27-finale|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Barb Honchak rebooked for TUF 27 Finale|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-04-20}}</ref> Modafferi won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/tuf-27-finale-results-roxanne-modafferi-tko-long-awaited-ufc-win|title=TUF 27 Finale results: Roxanne Modafferi TKOs Barb Honchak for long-awaited UFC win|date=2018-07-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
The rematch between Modafferi and Barb Honchak was rescheduled to take place July 6, 2018, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated#The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/19/17260572/roxanne-modafferi-vs-barb-honchak-rebooked-for-tuf-27-finale|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Barb Honchak rebooked for TUF 27 Finale|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-04-20}}</ref> Modafferi won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/tuf-27-finale-results-roxanne-modafferi-tko-long-awaited-ufc-win|title=TUF 27 Finale results: Roxanne Modafferi TKOs Barb Honchak for long-awaited UFC win|date=2018-07-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi faced Sijara Eubanks at [[UFC 230]] on November 3, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/sijara-eubanks-will-fight-at-ufc-230-roxanne-modafferi|title=Sijara Eubanks will fight at UFC 230, after all|date=2018-10-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Eubanks weight at 127.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and she was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to her opponent Modafferi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-230-weigh-in-results-daniel-cormier-vs-derrick-lewis|title=UFC 230 Heavyweight Title Fight Set After Derrick Lewis Ekes Under the Limit {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-02}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/ufc-230-results-sijara-eubanks-unanimous-decison-roxanne-modafferi|title=UFC 230 results: Sijara Eubanks earns clean-sweep unanimous decision over Roxanne Modafferi|date=2018-11-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en-US}}</ref>
Modafferi faced Sijara Eubanks at [[UFC 230]] on November 3, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/10/sijara-eubanks-will-fight-at-ufc-230-roxanne-modafferi|title=Sijara Eubanks will fight at UFC 230, after all|date=2018-10-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Eubanks weight at 127.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and she was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to her opponent Modafferi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-230-weigh-in-results-daniel-cormier-vs-derrick-lewis|title=UFC 230 Heavyweight Title Fight Set After Derrick Lewis Ekes Under the Limit {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|date=2 November 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-02}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/ufc-230-results-sijara-eubanks-unanimous-decison-roxanne-modafferi|title=UFC 230 results: Sijara Eubanks earns clean-sweep unanimous decision over Roxanne Modafferi|date=2018-11-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi faced [[Antonina Shevchenko]] on April 20, 2019 at [[UFC on ESPN+ 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-treft-ongeslagen-antonina-shevchenko-tijdens-ufc-st-petersburg/|title=Roxanne Modafferi treft ongeslagen Antonina Shevchenko tijdens UFC St.Petersburg|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=6 February 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-st-petersburg-results-roxanne-modafferi-edges-out-antonina-shevchenko/|title=UFC St. Petersburg Results: Roxanne Modafferi Outlasts Antonina Shevchenko|last1=Straus|first1=Mike|last2=MMA|first2=LowKick|date=2019-04-20|website=LowKickMMA.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> The victory earned Modafferi the distinction of being the first female UFC fighter to win a bout in Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/04/20/ufc-st-petersburg-results-modafferi-vs-shevchenko|title=UFC St. Petersburg Results: Roxanne Modafferi Becomes First Female UFC Fighter to Win in Russia|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-04-20|website=cagesidepress.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref>
Modafferi faced [[Antonina Shevchenko]] on April 20, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN+ 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-treft-ongeslagen-antonina-shevchenko-tijdens-ufc-st-petersburg/|title=Roxanne Modafferi treft ongeslagen Antonina Shevchenko tijdens UFC St.Petersburg|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=6 February 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-07}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-st-petersburg-results-roxanne-modafferi-edges-out-antonina-shevchenko/|title=UFC St. Petersburg Results: Roxanne Modafferi Outlasts Antonina Shevchenko|last1=Straus|first1=Mike|last2=MMA|first2=LowKick|date=2019-04-20|website=LowKickMMA.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> The victory earned Modafferi the distinction of being the first female UFC fighter to win a bout in Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/04/20/ufc-st-petersburg-results-modafferi-vs-shevchenko|title=UFC St. Petersburg Results: Roxanne Modafferi Becomes First Female UFC Fighter to Win in Russia|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-04-20|website=cagesidepress.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref>


Modafferi was expected to face [[Liz Carmouche]] on July 20, 2019 at [[UFC on ESPN 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/liz-carmouche-treft-roxanne-modafferi-in-eerste-gevecht-voor-ufc-san-antonio/|title=Liz Carmouche meets Roxanne Modafferi in first fight for UFC San Antonio|author=Marcel Dorff|publisher=mmadnanl.com|date=2019-05-15|access-date=2019-05-15|language=nl}}</ref> However, Carmouche was pulled from that bout in favor of a rematch with current champion [[Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)|Valentina Shevchenko]] in August at [[UFC on ESPN+ 14|UFC Fight Night 156]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27004239/sources-shevchenko-carmouche-rematch-set|title=Shevchenko-Carmouche rematch set|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|date=2019-06-18|website=espn.com|access-date=2019-06-19}}</ref> Modaffer then faced [[Jennifer Maia]] in a rematch of their 2016 [[Invicta Fighting Championships#Flyweight Championship|Invicta FC Flyweight Championship]] bout, which Maia won via split decision.<ref name="Maia in">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/ufc-san-antonio-roxanne-modafferi-vs-jennifer-maia-booked-rematch|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Jennifer Maia rematch booked for UFC on ESPN 4|last=Hannoun|first=Farah|date=2019-06-19|website=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=2019-06-19}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Maia weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the women's flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. As a result she was fined 30 percent of her purse, and the bout proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/7/19/20700817/ufc-on-espn-4-weigh-in-results-jennifer-maia-misses-weight-by-3-pounds|title=UFC on ESPN 4 weigh-in results: Jennifer Maia misses weight by 3 pounds|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2019-07-19|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> Modafferi lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bohn|first=Mike|date=2019|title=UFC on ESPN 4 results: Jennifer Maia moves to 2-0 vs. Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/07/ufc-on-espn-4-jennifer-maia-roxanne-modafferi-result-decision-san-antonio|journal=MMA Junkie|issue=|pages=|doi=|issn=|jstor=}}</ref>
Modafferi was expected to face [[Liz Carmouche]] on July 20, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/liz-carmouche-treft-roxanne-modafferi-in-eerste-gevecht-voor-ufc-san-antonio/|title=Liz Carmouche meets Roxanne Modafferi in first fight for UFC San Antonio|author=Marcel Dorff|publisher=mmadnanl.com|date=2019-05-15|access-date=2019-05-15|language=nl}}</ref> However, Carmouche was pulled from that bout in favor of a rematch with current champion [[Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)|Valentina Shevchenko]] in August at [[UFC on ESPN+ 14|UFC Fight Night 156]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27004239/sources-shevchenko-carmouche-rematch-set|title=Shevchenko-Carmouche rematch set|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|date=2019-06-18|website=espn.com|access-date=2019-06-19}}</ref> Modaffer then faced [[Jennifer Maia]] in a rematch of their 2016 [[Invicta Fighting Championships#Flyweight Championship|Invicta FC Flyweight Championship]] bout, which Maia won via split decision.<ref name="Maia in">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/ufc-san-antonio-roxanne-modafferi-vs-jennifer-maia-booked-rematch|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Jennifer Maia rematch booked for UFC on ESPN 4|last=Hannoun|first=Farah|date=2019-06-19|website=MMAjunkie.com|access-date=2019-06-19}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Maia weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the women's flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. As a result she was fined 30 percent of her purse, and the bout proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/7/19/20700817/ufc-on-espn-4-weigh-in-results-jennifer-maia-misses-weight-by-3-pounds|title=UFC on ESPN 4 weigh-in results: Jennifer Maia misses weight by 3 pounds|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2019-07-19|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> Modafferi lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bohn|first=Mike|date=2019|title=UFC on ESPN 4 results: Jennifer Maia moves to 2-0 vs. Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/07/ufc-on-espn-4-jennifer-maia-roxanne-modafferi-result-decision-san-antonio|journal=MMA Junkie|issue=|pages=|doi=|issn=|jstor=}}</ref>


Modafferi faced [[Maycee Barber]] on January 18, 2020 at [[UFC 246]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/maycee-barber-vs-roxanne-modafferi-ufc-246-fight-booking|title=Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi in the works for UFC 246 on Jan. 18|date=2019-11-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref> Modafferi won the one-sided fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/18/ufc-246-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-maycee-barber/|title=UFC 246 Results: Roxanne Modafferi Bloodies, Dominates Maycee Barber|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-01-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-19}}</ref>
Modafferi faced [[Maycee Barber]] on January 18, 2020, at [[UFC 246]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/maycee-barber-vs-roxanne-modafferi-ufc-246-fight-booking|title=Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi in the works for UFC 246 on Jan. 18|date=2019-11-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref> Modafferi won the one-sided fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/18/ufc-246-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-maycee-barber/|title=UFC 246 Results: Roxanne Modafferi Bloodies, Dominates Maycee Barber|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-01-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-19}}</ref>


Modafferi faced [[Lauren Murphy]] on June 20, 2020 at [[UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Modafferi vs. Murphy & Pennington vs. Reneau op 20 juni aanstaande|url=https://mmadna.nl/modafferi-vs-murphy-pennington-vs-reneau-op-20-juni-aanstaande/|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=21 May 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-22}}</ref> She lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/20/ufc-espn-11-results-lauren-murphy-outstrikes-roxanne-modafferi/|title=UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Lauren Murphy Outstrikes Roxanne Modafferi|author=Josh Evanoff|date=2020-06-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-21}}</ref>
Modafferi faced [[Lauren Murphy]] on June 20, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Modafferi vs. Murphy & Pennington vs. Reneau op 20 juni aanstaande|url=https://mmadna.nl/modafferi-vs-murphy-pennington-vs-reneau-op-20-juni-aanstaande/|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=21 May 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-22}}</ref> She lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/20/ufc-espn-11-results-lauren-murphy-outstrikes-roxanne-modafferi/|title=UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Lauren Murphy Outstrikes Roxanne Modafferi|author=Josh Evanoff|date=2020-06-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-21}}</ref>


Modafferi faced [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]] on September 12, 2020 at [[UFC Fight Night 177]].<ref name="Modafferi">{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Andrea Lee toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 12 september|date=4 July 2020|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-vs-andrea-lee-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-12-september/|access-date=2020-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref> She won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref name="Modafferi def. Lee">{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC Vegas 10 Results: Roxanne Modafferi Takes Razor Close Fight Over Andrea Lee|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/12/ufc-vegas-10-results-roxanne-modafferi/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Modafferi faced [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]] on September 12, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night 177]].<ref name="Modafferi">{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Andrea Lee toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 12 september|date=4 July 2020|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-vs-andrea-lee-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-12-september/|access-date=2020-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref> She won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref name="Modafferi def. Lee">{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC Vegas 10 Results: Roxanne Modafferi Takes Razor Close Fight Over Andrea Lee|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/12/ufc-vegas-10-results-roxanne-modafferi/|access-date=2020-09-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi was briefly scheduled to face [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]] on January 30, 2021 at [[UFC on ESPN 20]].<ref name="Modafferi vs. Araujo">{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=UFC adds Roxanne Modafferi vs. Viviane Araujo to Jan. 30 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-roxanne-modafferi-vs-vivane-araujo-booked-jan-30|access-date=2020-10-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> However, the fight was rescheduled and took place 10 days earlier at [[UFC Fight Night 185]] instead.<ref name="RMVA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-to-Stage-Jan-20-Event-Adds-3-Matches-Including-Francisco-FigueiredoJerome-Rivera-176547|title=UFC to stage Jan. 20 event, adds 3 matches including Francisco Figueirido-Jerome Rivera|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2020-12-03|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-01-20|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Viviane Araujo Sharp in Win Over Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-viviane-araujo/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Modafferi was briefly scheduled to face [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]] on January 30, 2021, at [[UFC on ESPN 20]].<ref name="Modafferi vs. Araujo">{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=UFC adds Roxanne Modafferi vs. Viviane Araujo to Jan. 30 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-roxanne-modafferi-vs-vivane-araujo-booked-jan-30|access-date=2020-10-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> However, the fight was rescheduled and took place 10 days earlier at [[UFC Fight Night 185]] instead.<ref name="RMVA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-to-Stage-Jan-20-Event-Adds-3-Matches-Including-Francisco-FigueiredoJerome-Rivera-176547|title=UFC to stage Jan. 20 event, adds 3 matches including Francisco Figueirido-Jerome Rivera|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2020-12-03|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-01-20|title=UFC Fight Island 8 Results: Viviane Araujo Sharp in Win Over Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/20/ufc-fight-island-8-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-viviane-araujo/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi was scheduled to face [[Taila Santos]] on May 8, 2021 at [[UFC on ESPN 24]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-03-03|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Taila Santos toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 8 mei|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-vs-taila-santos-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-8-mei/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Modafferi was forced to pull out from the event citing a meniscus tear.<ref name="Modafferi out">{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-04-07|title=Roxanne Modafferi out of Taila Santos bout on May 8 due to meniscus injury|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/7/22372495/roxanne-modafferi-out-of-taila-santos-bout-on-may-8-due-to-meniscus-injury|access-date=2021-04-07|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>
Modafferi was scheduled to face [[Taila Santos]] on May 8, 2021, at [[UFC on ESPN 24]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-03-03|title=Roxanne Modafferi vs. Taila Santos toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 8 mei|url=https://mmadna.nl/roxanne-modafferi-vs-taila-santos-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-8-mei/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> However, Modafferi was forced to pull out from the event citing a meniscus tear.<ref name="Modafferi out">{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-04-07|title=Roxanne Modafferi out of Taila Santos bout on May 8 due to meniscus injury|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/7/22372495/roxanne-modafferi-out-of-taila-santos-bout-on-may-8-due-to-meniscus-injury|access-date=2021-04-07|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>


Modafferi was expected to face [[Tatiana Suarez]] on September 25, 2021 at [[UFC 266]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-flyweight-fight-between-tatiana-suarez-and-roxanne-modafferi-booked-for-ufc-266/|title=Flyweight fight between Tatiana Suarez and Roxanne Modafferi booked for UFC 266|date=2021-06-30|website=Essentially Sports|language=en|author=Kevin Binoy|access-date=2021-06-30}}</ref> However, Suarez was pulled from the event due to injury,<ref name="Suarez out">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-07-27|title=Tatiana Suarez out of UFC 266, promotion seeks new opponent for Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/7/27/22597058/tatiana-suarez-out-of-ufc-266-promotion-seeks-new-opponent-for-roxanne-modafferi|access-date=2021-07-28|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> and she was replaced by [[Taila Santos]]<ref name="Santos in">{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-08-19|title=Meerdere updates UFC partijen voor verschillende evenementen|url=https://mmadna.nl/meerdere-updates-ufc-partijen-voor-verschillende-evenementen/|access-date=2021-08-20|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-09-25|title=UFC 266 Results: Taila Santos Dominates Veteran Modafferi|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/25/ufc-266-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-taila-santos/|access-date=2021-09-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Modafferi was expected to face [[Tatiana Suarez]] on September 25, 2021, at [[UFC 266]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-flyweight-fight-between-tatiana-suarez-and-roxanne-modafferi-booked-for-ufc-266/|title=Flyweight fight between Tatiana Suarez and Roxanne Modafferi booked for UFC 266|date=2021-06-30|website=Essentially Sports|language=en|author=Kevin Binoy|access-date=2021-06-30}}</ref> However, Suarez was pulled from the event due to injury,<ref name="Suarez out">{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-07-27|title=Tatiana Suarez out of UFC 266, promotion seeks new opponent for Roxanne Modafferi|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/7/27/22597058/tatiana-suarez-out-of-ufc-266-promotion-seeks-new-opponent-for-roxanne-modafferi|access-date=2021-07-28|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> and she was replaced by [[Taila Santos]]<ref name="Santos in">{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-08-19|title=Meerdere updates UFC partijen voor verschillende evenementen|url=https://mmadna.nl/meerdere-updates-ufc-partijen-voor-verschillende-evenementen/|access-date=2021-08-20|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-09-25|title=UFC 266 Results: Taila Santos Dominates Veteran Modafferi|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/25/ufc-266-results-roxanne-modafferi-vs-taila-santos/|access-date=2021-09-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Modafferi faced [[Casey O'Neill]] on February 12, 2022 at [[UFC 271]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Behunin |first1=Alex |title=Casey O'Neill vs. Roxanne Modafferi Added To UFC 271 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/02/casey-oneill-vs-roxanne-modafferi-added-ufc-271/ |website=Cageside Press |date=2 November 2021 |access-date=2 November 2021}}</ref> On November 4, 2021, she announced via Instagram that this would be her final MMA fight.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CV21CrtpET5/?hl=en | title=Roxanne Modafferi on Instagram: "I'm fighting Casey O'Neill in February! Please tune in! This is fight number 50! And my last MMA fight... 🙏 最後の試合が決まった！ #ufc" }}</ref> She lost the fight via split decision and retired.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Casey O'Neill Sends Roxanne Modafferi Into Retirement in Fun, High-Volume Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-roxanne-modafferi-vs-casey-oneill/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-11-04|title=Roxanne Modafferi announces retirement: UFC 271 bout with Casey O'Neill will be 'my last MMA fight'|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/4/22763369/roxanne-modafferi-announces-retirement-ufc-271-bout-with-casey-oneill-will-be-my-last-mma-fight|access-date=2022-02-13|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> 19 out of 19 media scores gave it to O'Neill.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Casey O'Neill def. Roxanne Modafferi :: UFC 271 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12886/Casey-ONeill-vs-Roxanne-Modafferi|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.mmadecisions.com}}</ref>
Modafferi faced [[Casey O'Neill]] on February 12, 2022, at [[UFC 271]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Behunin |first1=Alex |title=Casey O'Neill vs. Roxanne Modafferi Added To UFC 271 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/02/casey-oneill-vs-roxanne-modafferi-added-ufc-271/ |website=Cageside Press |date=2 November 2021 |access-date=2 November 2021}}</ref> On November 4, 2021, she announced via Instagram that this would be her final MMA fight.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CV21CrtpET5/?hl=en | title=Roxanne Modafferi on Instagram: "I'm fighting Casey O'Neill in February! Please tune in! This is fight number 50! And my last MMA fight... 🙏 最後の試合が決まった！ #ufc" }}</ref> She lost the fight via split decision and retired.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Casey O'Neill Sends Roxanne Modafferi Into Retirement in Fun, High-Volume Scrap|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-roxanne-modafferi-vs-casey-oneill/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-11-04|title=Roxanne Modafferi announces retirement: UFC 271 bout with Casey O'Neill will be 'my last MMA fight'|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/4/22763369/roxanne-modafferi-announces-retirement-ufc-271-bout-with-casey-oneill-will-be-my-last-mma-fight|access-date=2022-02-13|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> 19 out of 19 media scores gave it to O'Neill.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Casey O'Neill def. Roxanne Modafferi :: UFC 271 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12886/Casey-ONeill-vs-Roxanne-Modafferi|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.mmadecisions.com}}</ref>

==Professional grappling career==
Modafferi competed in the first women's divisions at the [[ADCC World Championships]] on May 27 and 28, 2005. She lost to [[Alessandra Vieira|Alessandra 'Leka' Vieira]] in the opening round of the under 60kg division.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burne |first1=Kathrine |title=Throwback: ADCC 2005 Introduces First Women's Divisions |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/throwback-adcc-2005-introduces-first-womens-divisions/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=10 October 2023 |access-date=10 October 2023}}</ref>

On October 25, 2020, Modafferi faced [[Danielle Kelly (grappler)|Danielle Kelly]] in the main event of Submission Hunter Pro 60 for the inaugural 130lbs no gi title and was submitted with a toehold.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-hunter-pro-60-full-results-and-review/ | title=Submission Hunter Pro 60 Full Results and Review | date=26 October 2020 }}</ref>

Modafferi was given the opportunity to challenge Amanda Loewen for the SUG absolute title at Submission Underground 21 on March 28, 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/both-promotional-titles-on-the-line-at-submission-underground-21/ | title=Both Promotional Titles on the Line at Submission Underground 21 | date=9 March 2021 }}</ref> Neither woman was able to win during regulation time and the match went to EBI overtime, with Loewen winning by armbar at 0:59 of the first round of overtime.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-underground-21-full-results-and-review/ | title=Submission Underground 21 Full Results and Review | date=30 March 2021 }}</ref>

Modafferi faced Michele Oliveira in a superfight at UFC Fightpass Invitational 2 on July 3, 2022, and lost a decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 2 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-2-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=4 July 2022 |access-date=4 June 2023}}</ref>

==Writing==
Modafferri writes a regular column titled ''Dear Roxy'' for MMA website [[Bloody Elbow]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Modafferi |first=Roxanne |date=2023-01-06 |title=Dear Roxy - 'What would you attribute your longevity to?' |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/6/23541483/dear-roxy-16-roxanne-modafferi-qa-advice-column-longevity-success-ufc-scripts-sponsors-mma-news |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}</ref> She is also an author and has published two books, ''How to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warrior'' and ''Memoirs of a Happy Warrior.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Books |url=http://roxannemodafferi.net/RBlog/store/books/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Roxanne Modafferi |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal Life==
Modafferi married fellow MMA fighter Chris Roman on October 16, 2022. On March 2, 2024 she revealed that she was pregnant with her first child.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://roxannemodafferi.net/RBlog/2024/03/02/big-news-im-pregnant/ |title=Big news! I'm pregnant! |access-date=2024-03-02 |publisher=roxannemodafferi.net |date=2024-03-02 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517094239/http://mmamadness.com/insight/article/383 |archive-date=2009-05-17 }}</ref> On July 21, she posted that she had given birth to a son, Maximus Edwin Roman. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/Roxyfighter/status/1815008407813853269 |title=I'd like to introduce my son Maximus Edwin Roman! Born July 18th! |access-date=2024-07-21 |publisher=twitter.com |date=2024-07-21 }}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Nicco Montaño]]</small>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Nicco Montaño]]</small>
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
**Second most fights in the UFC Women's Flyweight division history (ten)
**2020 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Maycee Barber]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-upsets-modafferi-dobson-erosa-read|title=The 10 Best Upsets Of 2020|date=December 22, 2020|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}</ref>
***2019: Ranked #4 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. [[Antonina Shevchenko]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-upsets-2019-ufc-highlights|title=Ten Best - The Upsets of 2019|date=January 2, 2020|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
***2020: Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Maycee Barber]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-upsets-modafferi-dobson-erosa-read|title=The 10 Best Upsets Of 2020|date=December 22, 2020|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}</ref>
* '''[[International Sport Karate Association]]'''
* '''[[International Sport Karate Association]]'''
** [[ISKA]] Women's World Middleweight Championship (One time)
** [[ISKA]] Women's World Middleweight Championship (One time)
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** [[Smackgirl]] World ReMix 2004 Openweight Tournament Semifinalist
** [[Smackgirl]] World ReMix 2004 Openweight Tournament Semifinalist
* '''AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards'''
* '''AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards'''
** 2014 Flyweight of the Year<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/awakening-wmma-awards-2014/ |title=Awakening WMMA Awards 2014 |work=Awakening Fighters}}</ref>
** 2014 Flyweight of the Year<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/awakening-wmma-awards-2014/ |title=Awakening WMMA Awards 2014 |work=Awakening Fighters|date=5 January 2015 }}</ref>
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
**2020 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Maycee Barber]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2020-Upset-of-the-Year-176990|title=Sherdog's 2020 Upset of the Year|author=Brian Knapp|date=December 30, 2020|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref>
**2020 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Maycee Barber]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2020-Upset-of-the-Year-176990|title=Sherdog's 2020 Upset of the Year|author=Brian Knapp|date=December 30, 2020|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref>


===Submission grappling===
===Submission grappling===
* '''[[North American Grappling Association]]'''
* '''North American Grappling Association'''
** 2002 [[North American Grappling Association|NAGA]] Fighter of the Year
** 2002 North American Grappling Association Fighter of the Year
* '''Abu Dhabi Combat Club'''
* '''Abu Dhabi Combat Club'''
** 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships -60&nbsp;kg Quarterfinalist
** 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships -60&nbsp;kg Quarterfinalist
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Roxanne Modafferi
Modafferi on "The Unknown Room" in 2019
BornRoxanne Vincenta Modafferi[1]
(1982-09-24) September 24, 1982 (age 42)
Wilmington, Delaware, United States[2]
Other namesThe Happy Warrior
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight[3]
Reach69 in (175 cm)[4]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada
TeamSyndicate MMA (2013–present)[5]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mike Pyle and Evan Dunham[6]
Brown belt in Judo[7]
Years active2003–2022 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total45
Wins25
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision16
Losses20
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision16
UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts[8]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Roxanne Vincenta Modafferi[1] (born September 24, 1982) is an American retired mixed martial artist, who most recently fought for the UFC. Though she last fought in the flyweight division, she has fought in multiple weight classes in her career. She has been a professional competitor since 2003.

Biography

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Modafferi is of Italian and Lithuanian descent.[9] Modafferi's training began in Taekwondo at the age of 13 in Pennsylvania, moving on to Mark Lawler's Kenpō Karate in the high school.[10] She then began attending the Dalton Judo Club in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Her description of that experience was: "I thought I was all cool doing Karate, like the movie stars, but then in Judo I learned what it was like to fly." She trained for three years to gain a brown belt in the style, and then graduated from Lenox Memorial High School.[8] Before leaving home to study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a fellow brown belt brought Modafferi to a Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu association in Adams, Massachusetts, where she trained intensively for three months.[11]

Modafferi majored in Japanese Language and Literature with a minor in Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts.[8] While at college, she found the Amherst Athletic club, where New England Submission Fighting is based. In addition, she trained at another Royce Gracie association in Hartford, Connecticut, for about a year (necessitating a weekly two-hour round trip), also investigating Jeremy Libiszewski's School of Self-Defence in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. During summer vacations in Boston, she trained at Joao Amaral's New England BJJ club, now associated with Brazilian Top Team. Modafferi says, "Those guys are tough as concrete is hard, and beat my weaknesses out of me when they found them." To work on her striking, she also attended the Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy's North American branch in Somerville, Massachusetts, run by Kru Mark DellaGrotte.[11]

She is now a member of the Syndicate MMA team.

Mixed martial arts career

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International career

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Modafferi spent September 2003 to June 2004, her junior year, in Tokyo, Japan. This enabled her to compete in a number of NHB and BJJ competitions. She achieved a 3–0 mixed martial arts record in the Smackgirl promotion and defeated Jennifer Howe.

In Japan, she trained at the Cross Point club in Kichijouji, which taught both Muay Thai and BJJ. She hopes to one day write a book about her experiences during that time, having already contributed several articles on the topic.[citation needed] After graduating in May 2005, she secured a position with Berlitz, teaching English in Japan and arriving for the second time in July 2005.

Modafferi earned a win by split decision against Cassandra Rivers-Blasso at Fatal Femmes Fighting on February 2, 2007. She became K-GRACE Women's Open-Weight Tournament Champion by defeating Hee Jin Lee, Megumi Yabushita and Marloes Coenen on May 27, 2007.[12]

Roxanne defended her FFF title against Vanessa Porto at FFF 4 – Call of the Wild on April 3, 2008. She won the fight by TKO in the third round.[13]

She signed a contract with the American Fight League (AFL)[14] and was scheduled to face Tara LaRosa at the AFL's November event,[15] but fought instead at the debut Valkyrie event in Japan after the AFL's plans stalled.

Strikeforce

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Modafferi moved up a weight class and made her long-awaited Strikeforce debut in a rematch with Marloes Coenen at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on November 7, 2009,[16] but lost the fight by armbar in the first round.[17]

Independent promotions

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On January 30, 2010, Modafferi submitted Molly Helsel in the second round at King of the Cage: Toryumon in Okinawa, Japan.[18]

Modafferi rematched Tara LaRosa at Moosin: God of Martial Arts on May 21, 2010. Strikeforce provided official permission for Modafferi to compete on the card.[19] Modafferi won the fight by split decision.[20]

Strikeforce return

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Modafferi returned to Strikeforce to challenge Sarah Kaufman at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010.[21] She lost the fight via knockout due to a slam in the third round.[22]

Modafferi was released by Strikeforce on November 12, 2010, after losing both her fights with the promotion.[23] She was scheduled to face Hitomi Akano at World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight on December 30, 2010,[24] but the fight was cancelled after Modafferi suffered a stomach illness and was unable to compete.[25][26]

International return

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Modafferi faced Rosi Sexton at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 40 on February 26, 2011. The fight was Modafferi's debut at 125 pounds.[27] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[28]

Modafferi then faced Hitomi Akano in a bout rescheduled for Jewels 15th Ring on July 9, 2011.[29] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[30]

Modafferi was scheduled to face Aisling Daly at BlackEye Promotions 5 in Fletcher, North Carolina, on October 1, 2011.[31] However, Daly was forced to withdraw from the card and Modafferi faced Barb Honchak instead.[32] She was defeated by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the third round.[33]

On February 10, 2012, it was announced that Modafferi would face Takayo Hashi at Jewels 18th Ring on March 3 in Tokyo.[34] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[35]

Modafferi was set to face Shizuka Sugiyama at Jewels 22nd Ring on December 15, 2012.[36] However, she suffered a neck injury in training and withdrew from the fight on December 13.[37]

The Ultimate Fighter 18

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In August 2013, it was announced that Modafferi was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate.[38] In the elimination fight to get into the TUF house, Modafferi faced Valérie Létourneau and won via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. She later lost her first tournament fight to Jessica Rakoczy.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In November 2013, it was announced that Modafferi would make her official UFC debut against fellow TUF 18 alumni Raquel Pennington at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale on November 30.[39] She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Invicta FC

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Modafferi met Tara LaRosa for the third time at Invicta FC 8 on Saturday, September 6, 2014. The event was the first Invicta event to air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. Modafferi won the fight via unanimous decision, ending her 6 fight losing streak with her first win in four years. She followed this up with a split decision win over Andrea Lee at Invicta FC 10 on Friday, December 5, 2014.

Modafferi faced Vanessa Porto at Invicta FC 12 on Friday, April 24, 2015. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Modafferi faced Mariana Morais at Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad on Saturday, September 12, 2015, and won via TKO stoppage in the third round. Modafferi brought her Invicta FC record to 4-1 with a win over DeAnna Bennett in March 2016 at Invicta FC 16. She was later announced to be challenging Jennifer Maia for the Invicta FC Flyweight championship at Invicta FC 19 on September 23, 2016. The fight was Modafferi's first title fight in the Invicta FC promotion.[40]

The Ultimate Fighter 26

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In August 2017, it was announced that Modafferi would be one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion will take place.[41]

In the opening round, Modafferi faced Shana Dobson and won by TKO due to punches in the first round, allowing her to move on to the next stage of the competition. In the quarterfinals, Modafferi faced Emily Whitmire and won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[42] In the semifinals, Modafferi faced Sijara Eubanks and she lost via unanimous decision after three rounds.[43]

UFC return

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Modafferi was scheduled to face fellow semifinalist Barb Honchak on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[44] However, on the day of the weigh in, Sijara Eubanks was pulled from the fight for kidney failure and was replaced by Modafferi to face Nicco Montaño for the Flyweight title.[45][46] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[47] The fight earned her the Fight of the Night bonus.[48]

The rematch between Modafferi and Barb Honchak was rescheduled to take place July 6, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.[49] Modafferi won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[50]

Modafferi faced Sijara Eubanks at UFC 230 on November 3, 2018.[51] At the weigh-ins, Eubanks weight at 127.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126 and she was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to her opponent Modafferi.[52] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[53]

Modafferi faced Antonina Shevchenko on April 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 7.[54] She won the fight via split decision.[55] The victory earned Modafferi the distinction of being the first female UFC fighter to win a bout in Russia.[56]

Modafferi was expected to face Liz Carmouche on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4.[57] However, Carmouche was pulled from that bout in favor of a rematch with current champion Valentina Shevchenko in August at UFC Fight Night 156.[58] Modaffer then faced Jennifer Maia in a rematch of their 2016 Invicta FC Flyweight Championship bout, which Maia won via split decision.[59] At the weigh-ins, Maia weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the women's flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. As a result she was fined 30 percent of her purse, and the bout proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight.[60] Modafferi lost the fight via unanimous decision.[61]

Modafferi faced Maycee Barber on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246.[62] Modafferi won the one-sided fight by unanimous decision.[63]

Modafferi faced Lauren Murphy on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov.[64] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[65]

Modafferi faced Andrea Lee on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177.[66] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[67]

Modafferi was briefly scheduled to face Viviane Araújo on January 30, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.[68] However, the fight was rescheduled and took place 10 days earlier at UFC Fight Night 185 instead.[69] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[70]

Modafferi was scheduled to face Taila Santos on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[71] However, Modafferi was forced to pull out from the event citing a meniscus tear.[72]

Modafferi was expected to face Tatiana Suarez on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266.[73] However, Suarez was pulled from the event due to injury,[74] and she was replaced by Taila Santos[75] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[76]

Modafferi faced Casey O'Neill on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271.[77] On November 4, 2021, she announced via Instagram that this would be her final MMA fight.[78] She lost the fight via split decision and retired.[79][80] 19 out of 19 media scores gave it to O'Neill.[81]

Professional grappling career

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Modafferi competed in the first women's divisions at the ADCC World Championships on May 27 and 28, 2005. She lost to Alessandra 'Leka' Vieira in the opening round of the under 60kg division.[82]

On October 25, 2020, Modafferi faced Danielle Kelly in the main event of Submission Hunter Pro 60 for the inaugural 130lbs no gi title and was submitted with a toehold.[83]

Modafferi was given the opportunity to challenge Amanda Loewen for the SUG absolute title at Submission Underground 21 on March 28, 2021.[84] Neither woman was able to win during regulation time and the match went to EBI overtime, with Loewen winning by armbar at 0:59 of the first round of overtime.[85]

Modafferi faced Michele Oliveira in a superfight at UFC Fightpass Invitational 2 on July 3, 2022, and lost a decision.[86]

Writing

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Modafferri writes a regular column titled Dear Roxy for MMA website Bloody Elbow.[87] She is also an author and has published two books, How to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warrior and Memoirs of a Happy Warrior.[88]

Personal Life

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Modafferi married fellow MMA fighter Chris Roman on October 16, 2022. On March 2, 2024 she revealed that she was pregnant with her first child.[89] On July 21, she posted that she had given birth to a son, Maximus Edwin Roman. [90]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Submission grappling

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  • North American Grappling Association
    • 2002 North American Grappling Association Fighter of the Year
  • Abu Dhabi Combat Club
    • 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships -60 kg Quarterfinalist

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
45 matches 25 wins 20 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 5 3
By decision 16 16
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–20 Casey O'Neill Decision (split) UFC 271 February 12, 2022 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Retired after bout
Loss 25–19 Taila Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC 266 September 25, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 25–18 Viviane Araújo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny January 20, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 25–17 Andrea Lee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 24–17 Lauren Murphy Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–16 Maycee Barber Decision (unanimous) UFC 246 January 18, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–16 Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 2019 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Maia missed weight.
Win 23–15 Antonina Shevchenko Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik April 20, 2019 3 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Loss 22–15 Sijara Eubanks Decision (unanimous) UFC 230 November 3, 2018 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States Catchweight (127.2 lb) bout; Eubanks missed weight.
Win 22–14 Barb Honchak TKO (elbows) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 2 3:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 21–14 Nicco Montaño Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale December 1, 2017 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the inaugural UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 21–13 Sarah D'Alelio TKO (elbows) Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź May 20, 2017 3 1:37 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 20–13 Priscila de Souza Submission (armbar) Fusion Fight League: Ladies Fight Night April 1, 2017 2 4:52 Billings, Montana, United States Won the FFL Flyweight Championship.
Loss 19–13 Jennifer Maia Decision (split) Invicta FC 19: Maia vs. Modafferi September 23, 2016 5 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States For the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 19–12 DeAnna Bennett Decision (split) Invicta FC 16: Hamasaki vs. Brown March 11, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–12 Mariana Morais TKO (punches) Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad September 12, 2015 3 4:40 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 17–12 Vanessa Porto Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 12: Kankaanpää vs. Souza April 24, 2015 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 17–11 Andrea Lee Decision (split) Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio December 5, 2014 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 16–11 Tara LaRosa Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada September 6, 2014 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 15–11 Raquel Pennington Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale November 30, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 15–10 Takayo Hashi Decision (unanimous) Jewels 18th Ring March 3, 2012 2 5:00 Koto, Japan Catchweight (127 lb) bout.
Loss 15–9 Barb Honchak Submission (rear-naked choke) BEP 5: Breast Cancer Beatdown October 1, 2011 3 1:46 Fletcher, North Carolina, United States
Loss 15–8 Hitomi Akano Decision (unanimous) Jewels 15th Ring July 9, 2011 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Japan Bantamweight bout.
Loss 15–7 Rosi Sexton Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors: 40 February 26, 2011 3 5:00 North London, England Flyweight debut.
Loss 15–6 Sarah Kaufman KO (slam) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 2010 3 4:45 Everett, Washington, United States For the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–5 Tara LaRosa Decision (split) Moosin: God of Martial Arts May 21, 2010 3 5:00 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 14–5 Molly Helsel Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Toryumon January 30, 2010 2 3:18 Okinawa, Japan
Loss 13–5 Marloes Coenen Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers November 7, 2009 1 1:05 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 13–4 Chisa Yonezawa Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 01 November 8, 2008 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan Bantamweight bout.
Win 12–4 Vanessa Porto TKO (knees) Fatal Femmes Fighting 4: Call of the Wild April 3, 2008 3 0:53 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended the FFF Lightweight Championship.
Win 11–4 Marloes Coenen Decision (split) K-GRACE 1 May 27, 2007 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan K-GRACE Women's Openweight Tournament Final.
Win 10–4 Megumi Yabushita Decision (unanimous) K-GRACE 1 May 27, 2007 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan K-GRACE Women's Openweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 9–4 Hee Jin Lee Submission (armbar) K-GRACE 1 May 27, 2007 1 2:56 Tokyo, Japan K-GRACE Women's Openweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 8–4 Cassandra Rivers-Blasso Decision (split) Fatal Femmes Fighting 1: Asian Invasion January 17, 2007 5 2:00 Los Angeles, California, United States Won the FFF Lightweight Championship.
Loss 7–4 Shayna Baszler Submission (hammerlock) MARS: BodogFIGHT October 4, 2006 1 1:08 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–3 Megumi Yabushita Decision (unanimous) G-Shooto: G-Shooto 05 May 6, 2006 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 6–3 Tara LaRosa Decision (unanimous) Mix Fighting Championships: Boardwalk Blitz March 4, 2006 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 6–2 Laura D'Auguste Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 8 March 19, 2005 3 5:00 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States For the ROC Women's Welterweight (147 lb) Championship.
Win 6–1 Jennifer Howe Submission (triangle choke) International Fighting Championships: Eve of Destruction March 5, 2005 3 1:47 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Won the IFC Women's Middleweight Championship.
Loss 5–1 Megumi Yabushita Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: World ReMix 2004 December 19, 2004 2 5:00 Shizuoka, Japan Smackgirl World ReMix 2004 Openweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 5–0 Ana Carolina Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: World ReMix 2004 December 19, 2004 2 5:00 Shizuoka, Japan Smackgirl World ReMix 2004 Openweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 4–0 Jennifer Howe Decision (unanimous) HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution November 6, 2004 3 5:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win 3–0 Natsuko Kikukawa Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: F8 May 16, 2004 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0 Keiko Tamai Decision (unanimous) Greatest Common Multiple: Cross Section 1 April 18, 2004 2 5:00 Japan
Win 1–0 Hikaru Shinohara Submission (armbar) Smackgirl: Third Season 7 November 10, 2003 1 1:58 Tokyo, Japan

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–2 Sijara Eubanks Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion November 29, 2017 (air date) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 26 Semi-final round
Win 3–1 Emily Whitmire TKO (elbows) November 8, 2017 (air date) 1 4:59 TUF 26 Quarter-final round
Win 2–1 Shana Dobson TKO (elbows) August 30, 2017 (air date) 1 1:37 TUF 26 preliminary round
Loss 1–1 Jessica Rakoczy TKO (slam and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate September 25, 2013 (air date) 2 2:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 18 preliminary round
Win 1–0 Valérie Létourneau Submission (rear-naked choke) September 4, 2013 (air date) 1 3:36 TUF 18 elimination round

See also

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