Post by The Sandmen on Aug 20, 2017 4:00:14 GMT -5
Sarah D'Alelio looks very relaxed.
Barb Honchak is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sarah D'Alelio and Barb Honchak touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Alelio is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sarah D'Alelio
Solid shots!
D'Alelio's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
D'Alelio is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Honchak tries to break the lock slamming Sarah D'Alelio against the mat!
Sarah D'Alelio doesn't allow Barb Honchak to escape. She is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Sarah D'Alelio breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Stand up! This is what D'Alelio's cornermen are shouting. Barb Honchak is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Honchak tries to launch a few punches to Sarah D'Alelio
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting D'Alelio's defense
Hard blow to D'Alelio's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak isolates Sarah D'Alelio's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sarah D'Alelio is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak isolates Sarah D'Alelio's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sarah D'Alelio manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. D'Alelio looks to work from half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because D'Alelio tries to cover her face,
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
D'Alelio delivers a few accurate elbows!
Honchak is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Honchak's Right eye is beginning to swell
D'Alelio is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has D'Alelio controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
D'Alelio is unable to move under Honchak control.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against D'Alelio's ribs.
D'Alelio is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Sarah D'Alelio to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is in closed guard... D'Alelio tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sarah D'Alelio paws at Honchak.
Honchak answers with solid punches!
Sarah D'Alelio tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Sarah D'Alelio who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Barb Honchak pushes away D'Alelio trying to keep the fight at striking range
D'Alelio doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio steps for a throw
Barb Honchak is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio hammers Honchak face and hooks Honchak leg
Barb Honchak is on her back after that trip
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio storms over Honchak with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
D'Alelio doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Honchak's face with her elbows!
Honchak's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Sarah D'Alelio on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
D'Alelio pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Sarah D'Alelio tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
D'Alelio moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio hooks Honchak's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick D'Alelio away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Honchak's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Barb Honchak looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Honchak and D'Alelio circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio leads with a punch
Barb Honchak avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Barb Honchak.
D'Alelio staggers backwards. Honchak wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
D'Alelio's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
D'Alelio launches a kick
but Barb Honchak avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
D'Alelio is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on D'Alelio.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! D'Alelio's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak looks to be in very good shape.
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! D'Alelio's being punished here!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
Honchak doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Sarah D'Alelio and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Blocked by Honchak.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sarah D'Alelio realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Sarah D'Alelio opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak now.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak is locking that Kimura...
That Kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Sarah D'Alelio takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Barb Honchak spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Sarah D'Alelio! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Barb Honchak tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Honchak misses a step and Sarah D'Alelio sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid shot from Sarah D'Alelio to the body.
Honchak blocks in time.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak and Sarah D'Alelio are cliched up against the cage. Honchak steps for a throw
Sarah D'Alelio is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio hammers Honchak face and hooks Honchak leg
Honchak stays on her feet and fights off the trip
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barb Honchak leans forwards and tries to grapple with D'Alelio
Honchak shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Honchak
grazes the chin of D'Alelio.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Low kick by Barb Honchak to maintain her distance.
That hits Sarah D'Alelio's ankle
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak breaks the closed guard of Sarah D'Alelio and moves to half guard
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Honchak blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to show some ground skills
Honchak uses her strength to keep Honchak at a disadvantage
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Barb Honchak hovers above D'Alelio
Good punches to D'Alelio's body.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Barb Honchak looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! D'Alelio's being punished here!
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio
D'Alelio has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
Barb Honchak has one hook in!
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio with one hook in
D'Alelio has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
D'Alelio is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3:00 in the 4 round
D'Alelio is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Nice beating Sarah D'Alelio has received.
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sarah D'Alelio lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Honchak is locking that Kneebar...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Sarah D'Alelio screams in pain and taps! Steve Mazzagatti forces Honchak to break the lock.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:30 Round 4
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/22 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Sarah was winning, probably at least the first 2 rounds. Then came the choke. Then came the kneebar.
Barb Honchak is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sarah D'Alelio and Barb Honchak touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
D'Alelio is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sarah D'Alelio
Solid shots!
D'Alelio's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
D'Alelio is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Honchak tries to break the lock slamming Sarah D'Alelio against the mat!
Sarah D'Alelio doesn't allow Barb Honchak to escape. She is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Sarah D'Alelio breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Stand up! This is what D'Alelio's cornermen are shouting. Barb Honchak is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Honchak tries to launch a few punches to Sarah D'Alelio
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting D'Alelio's defense
Hard blow to D'Alelio's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak isolates Sarah D'Alelio's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sarah D'Alelio is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak isolates Sarah D'Alelio's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sarah D'Alelio manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. D'Alelio looks to work from half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because D'Alelio tries to cover her face,
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
D'Alelio delivers a few accurate elbows!
Honchak is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
Honchak's Right eye is beginning to swell
D'Alelio is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has D'Alelio controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
D'Alelio is unable to move under Honchak control.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against D'Alelio's ribs.
D'Alelio is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Sarah D'Alelio to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is in closed guard... D'Alelio tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sarah D'Alelio paws at Honchak.
Honchak answers with solid punches!
Sarah D'Alelio tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Sarah D'Alelio who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Barb Honchak pushes away D'Alelio trying to keep the fight at striking range
D'Alelio doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio steps for a throw
Barb Honchak is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio hammers Honchak face and hooks Honchak leg
Barb Honchak is on her back after that trip
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio storms over Honchak with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
D'Alelio doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Honchak's face with her elbows!
Honchak's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Sarah D'Alelio on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
D'Alelio pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Sarah D'Alelio tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
D'Alelio moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio hooks Honchak's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick D'Alelio away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Honchak's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Barb Honchak looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Honchak and D'Alelio circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio leads with a punch
Barb Honchak avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Barb Honchak.
D'Alelio staggers backwards. Honchak wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
D'Alelio's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
D'Alelio launches a kick
but Barb Honchak avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
D'Alelio is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on D'Alelio.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! D'Alelio's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak looks to be in very good shape.
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! D'Alelio's being punished here!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
Honchak doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Sarah D'Alelio and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
D'Alelio throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Blocked by Honchak.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Sarah D'Alelio wants to finish her opponent on the ground
D'Alelio drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sarah D'Alelio realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Sarah D'Alelio opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak now.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak is locking that Kimura...
That Kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Sarah D'Alelio takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Barb Honchak spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Sarah D'Alelio! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Barb Honchak tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Honchak misses a step and Sarah D'Alelio sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid shot from Sarah D'Alelio to the body.
Honchak blocks in time.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak and Sarah D'Alelio are cliched up against the cage. Honchak steps for a throw
Sarah D'Alelio is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
D'Alelio and Barb Honchak are cliched up against the cage. D'Alelio hammers Honchak face and hooks Honchak leg
Honchak stays on her feet and fights off the trip
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barb Honchak leans forwards and tries to grapple with D'Alelio
Honchak shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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A left hook from Honchak
grazes the chin of D'Alelio.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Low kick by Barb Honchak to maintain her distance.
That hits Sarah D'Alelio's ankle
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak breaks the closed guard of Sarah D'Alelio and moves to half guard
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Honchak blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to show some ground skills
Honchak uses her strength to keep Honchak at a disadvantage
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Barb Honchak hovers above D'Alelio
Good punches to D'Alelio's body.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Barb Honchak looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! D'Alelio's being punished here!
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio
D'Alelio has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
Barb Honchak has one hook in!
Honchak is in rear mount over D'Alelio with one hook in
D'Alelio has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
D'Alelio is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 3:00 in the 4 round
D'Alelio is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Nice beating Sarah D'Alelio has received.
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Sarah D'Alelio lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio
Honchak is in open guard over D'Alelio... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Honchak is locking that Kneebar...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Sarah D'Alelio screams in pain and taps! Steve Mazzagatti forces Honchak to break the lock.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:30 Round 4
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/22 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Sarah was winning, probably at least the first 2 rounds. Then came the choke. Then came the kneebar.