Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:29:56 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Barb Honchak raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Baszler and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shayna Baszler and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shayna Baszler is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler attempts to cut off Honchak with punches
Honchak avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Shayna Baszler
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Baszler is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Honchak's face!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Baszler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Solid shots!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Baszler goes for an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and pushes away Shayna Baszler, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Baszler is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Shayna Baszler hooks Honchak's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Baszler 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 1:55 in the 1 round
Baszler is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
miss their mark.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Baszler
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Baszler's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Honchak fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler struggles to free herself
Baszler hold her own hand and breaks Honchak's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Barb Honchak.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shayna Baszler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Baszler decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak did not see that coming! Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Baszler's side.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Shayna Baszler closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Baszler steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Low kick by Shayna Baszler to maintain her distance.
That hits Barb Honchak's ankle
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Baszler is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Baszler is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler moves forward looking for some action
Shayna Baszler shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler slightly pushes Honchak into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Baszler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Honchak's jaw!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Baszler is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler 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.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Honchak
Baszler is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Honchak catch Shayna Baszler's left arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over Baszler
Honchak tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! Honchak has one hook in and keeps working!
Honchak is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Barb Honchak fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Baszler's face!
Baszler can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Barb Honchak by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 3:16 Round 2
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Shayna started strong, then faded as Honchak came back and did some damage. Would have been nice to see this go longer. Shayna had some decent health left, but just took too much damage to the damned eye.