Post by The Sandmen on May 14, 2013 17:04:52 GMT -5
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.
Megumi Fujii looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Megumi Fujii stumbles back.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Fujii to try and defend better.
Barb Honchak tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Barb Honchak who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Barb Honchak embrace and tries to move away...
Barb Honchak pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak tries to take Megumi Fujii down... Fujii stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak launches a few punches...
Megumi Fujii dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Honchak ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Barb Honchak tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Fujii goes to the body...
She punishes Honchak's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Honchak and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak fights back with her feet, forcing Fujii to try something else.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries to launch a few punches to Barb Honchak
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Honchak's defense
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Megumi Fujii cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Megumi Fujii checks the kick.
Fujii is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fujii.
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Round 2
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A left hook from Honchak
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Fujii ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Honchak hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Honchak's face with those brutal elbows! Honchak needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Fujii's moves.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Honchak in the side of the head
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Megumi Fujii. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak is not able to stop Honchak ground skills and Megumi Fujii moves to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Fujii's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Megumi Fujii.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches Fujii.
Good job by Fujii blocking and slipping the blows.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Fujii drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Fujii struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Honchak Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar looks tight...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Honchak is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Honchak.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Fujii blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Honchak's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Honchak time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Honchak throws a low kick
Megumi Fujii blocks.
Megumi Fujii closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Megumi Fujii locks Barb Honchak's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Barb Honchak to the mat.
Fujii is locking that rolling kimura...
Crippling lock!
That rolling kimura looks tight...
That rolling kimura from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
That rolling kimura looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Fujii is locking that rolling kimura...
Herb Dean breaks Megumi Fujii's lock! This is over! Honchak didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Submission (rolling kimura) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
First event of the season and already a contender for Sub of the Year. Honchak fought pretty well, and probably won the first round on control, but Megumi just has too much well-roundedness to be held off forever in this one.
Honchak could use a sliver of toughness, would help with Carano/Kaufman/Cyborg.
Megumi Fujii looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Megumi Fujii stumbles back.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Fujii to try and defend better.
Barb Honchak tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Barb Honchak who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Fujii doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Barb Honchak embrace and tries to move away...
Barb Honchak pushes Fujii forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak tries to take Megumi Fujii down... Fujii stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak launches a few punches...
Megumi Fujii dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Honchak ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Barb Honchak tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Fujii goes to the body...
She punishes Honchak's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Honchak and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak fights back with her feet, forcing Fujii to try something else.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries to launch a few punches to Barb Honchak
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Honchak's defense
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak suddenly holds Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Megumi Fujii cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Megumi Fujii checks the kick.
Fujii is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fujii.
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Round 2
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A left hook from Honchak
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Fujii ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Honchak hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Honchak's face with those brutal elbows! Honchak needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Fujii's moves.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Honchak in the side of the head
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Megumi Fujii. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak is not able to stop Honchak ground skills and Megumi Fujii moves to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Fujii's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Megumi Fujii.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches Fujii.
Good job by Fujii blocking and slipping the blows.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fujii blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Fujii drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Fujii struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Honchak Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar looks tight...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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.
Honchak is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Honchak.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Fujii blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Honchak's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Honchak time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Honchak throws a low kick
Megumi Fujii blocks.
Megumi Fujii closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Megumi Fujii locks Barb Honchak's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Barb Honchak to the mat.
Fujii is locking that rolling kimura...
Crippling lock!
That rolling kimura looks tight...
That rolling kimura from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
That rolling kimura looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Fujii is locking that rolling kimura...
Herb Dean breaks Megumi Fujii's lock! This is over! Honchak didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Submission (rolling kimura) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
First event of the season and already a contender for Sub of the Year. Honchak fought pretty well, and probably won the first round on control, but Megumi just has too much well-roundedness to be held off forever in this one.
Honchak could use a sliver of toughness, would help with Carano/Kaufman/Cyborg.