Post by The Sandmen on Aug 30, 2013 15:38:40 GMT -5
Meisha Tate glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Barb Honchak is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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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Tate and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Middle kick from Tate.
Honchak receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Honchak wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak grab one of Meisha Tate's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Barb Honchak throw Tate to the mat like a ragdoll
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Meisha Tate kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Tate tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Honchak dodges that
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Meisha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Meisha Tate is standing now.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Barb Honchak pushes Meisha Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Meisha Tate struggles not allowing Barb Honchak improve her position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Honchak moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Tate
Barb Honchak tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Meisha Tate put Honchak in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Tate
Tate 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 half guard over Tate
Barb Honchak tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Meisha Tate sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Barb Honchak sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Honchak pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tate.
It looks like Honchak was hit by a bus!
Some nice shots from Meisha Tate
that stun Honchak.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
Good shot! Honchak has reasons to be worried.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tate.
Barb Honchak's reflexes save her!
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Honchak.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Meisha Tate to open her guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tate is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Tate moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Tate drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Meisha Tate on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Meisha Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Tate leans back...
She clobbers Barb Honchak's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Mouth
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate hovers above Honchak
Good punches to Honchak's body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Barb Honchak checks the kick.
Honchak moves to shoot
Tate misses a knee.
Barb Honchak paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Meisha Tate caliber.
Tate pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate launches a furious hook!
That hits Honchak's chin like a wrecking ball! Honchak loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Chin
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Tate moves backwards and gestures for Barb Honchak to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Honchak blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Barb Honchak's cheek! Honchak stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Honchak has a small cut in her Right cheek
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak is a bloody mess!
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 Tate's moves.
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
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
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Meisha Tate wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Her opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Meisha Tate jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Honchak and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Honchak is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Barb Honchak's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
You can see Honchak's blood making stains in the mat.
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
You can see Honchak's blood making stains in the mat.
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Meisha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tate.
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Round 3
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Tate is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak struggles to free herself
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Superb haymaker by Tate
that lands on Honchak's face like a cannon ball!
Barb Honchak continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tate goes to the body...
She punishes Honchak's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Barb Honchak continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shovel hook by Meisha Tate
tags Honchak.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate circles around Honchak
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate tries to move to full mount
Tate succeeds
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Meisha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Punishing hold!
Tate shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Meisha Tate by Submission (Americana) at 1:35 Round 3
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 15/24 (62%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Good fight, but Tate was “on”. Barb had a hard time getting her “on” going. Honchak is tough though and should be renamed Toughill. True, true.
Barb Honchak is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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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Tate and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Middle kick from Tate.
Honchak receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Honchak wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak grab one of Meisha Tate's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Barb Honchak throw Tate to the mat like a ragdoll
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Meisha Tate kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Tate tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Honchak dodges that
Honchak is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Meisha Tate to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Meisha Tate is standing now.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Barb Honchak pushes Meisha Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Meisha Tate struggles not allowing Barb Honchak improve her position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Honchak moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Tate
Barb Honchak tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Meisha Tate put Honchak in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Tate
Tate 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 half guard over Tate
Barb Honchak tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Meisha Tate sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Barb Honchak sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Honchak pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tate.
It looks like Honchak was hit by a bus!
Some nice shots from Meisha Tate
that stun Honchak.
Quick hook by Meisha Tate
Good shot! Honchak has reasons to be worried.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tate.
Barb Honchak's reflexes save her!
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Honchak.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Meisha Tate to open her guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tate is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Tate moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Tate drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Meisha Tate on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Meisha Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Tate leans back...
She clobbers Barb Honchak's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Mouth
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate hovers above Honchak
Good punches to Honchak's body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Barb Honchak checks the kick.
Honchak moves to shoot
Tate misses a knee.
Barb Honchak paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Meisha Tate caliber.
Tate pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Tate launches a furious hook!
That hits Honchak's chin like a wrecking ball! Honchak loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Chin
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Tate moves backwards and gestures for Barb Honchak to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Honchak blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Barb Honchak's cheek! Honchak stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Honchak has a small cut in her Right cheek
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak is a bloody mess!
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 Tate's moves.
Tate is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
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
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Meisha Tate wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Her opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Meisha Tate jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Honchak and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Honchak is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Barb Honchak's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
You can see Honchak's blood making stains in the mat.
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
You can see Honchak's blood making stains in the mat.
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Meisha Tate's guard...
Meisha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Tate
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tate.
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Round 3
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Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Tate is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak struggles to free herself
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Superb haymaker by Tate
that lands on Honchak's face like a cannon ball!
Barb Honchak continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tate goes to the body...
She punishes Honchak's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Barb Honchak continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shovel hook by Meisha Tate
tags Honchak.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate circles around Honchak
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Honchak
Meisha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate tries to move to full mount
Tate succeeds
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Meisha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Punishing hold!
Tate shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Meisha Tate by Submission (Americana) at 1:35 Round 3
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 15/24 (62%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Good fight, but Tate was “on”. Barb had a hard time getting her “on” going. Honchak is tough though and should be renamed Toughill. True, true.