HOUSTON – Roxanne Modafferi’s farewell from MMA didn’t go as she wanted. “The Happy Warrior” lost a hard-fought split decision to top prospect Casey O'Neill in her retirement fight, 29-28, 28-29 and ...

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HOUSTON – Roxanne Modafferi didn’t get the result she hoped for, but she’s still happy with her farewell from professional fighting. The longtime fighter retired Saturday after a nearly 20-year career ...

Roxanne Modafferi is gearing up for her final battle. “The Happy Warrior” will soon end a nearly 20-year career fighting some of the toughest and most skilled athletes in women’s MMA history.

In 2016, Roxanne Modafferi (23-15) lost a split-decision to Jennifer Maia (16-5-1). This Saturday, “The Happy Warrior” gets another crack at the Brazilian contender when they face-off in San Antonio.

Few female MMA fighters have fought at the highest international level for as long as Roxanne Modafferi (16-11) has. And, for about a decade, the American did so as an ex-pat living in Japan. After ...

Nicco Montano undoubtedly faced the toughest road of any fighter during The Ultimate Fighter 26, but it all paid off as she is now the first ever UFC women's flyweight champion. When the reality show ...

Heading into UFC Fight Night 149, it seemed as if the UFC wanted to use Roxanne Modafferi as a stepping stone for Antonina Shevchenko. That did not happen. Modafferi was a +230 underdog to the ...

Maycee Barber very well might be the future of the UFC. But Saturday belonged to Roxanne Modafferi. Modafferi, a plus 550 underdog, delayed Barber’s coronation by beating the 21-year-old phenom by ...

One of the true pioneers of women’s MMA has decided to hang up her gloves after one final fight – her 50th. UFC 271 takes place Feb. 12, but does not yet have an announced city or venue. The main card ...