Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2014 19:33:24 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Barb Honchak looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Murphy and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Honchak didn't like that.
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Murphy's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy 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 closed guard over Murphy
Honchak is in closed guard... Murphy 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 Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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 beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Left cheek
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Honchak
Murphy tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Murphy struggles to free herself
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Honchak dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Honchak tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
Honchak ties her up.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Solid shots!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Murphy's neck!
Murphy pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy 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!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Left eye
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauren Murphy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Honchak quickly defends.
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Honchak's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Barb Honchak's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Murphy is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Honchak's face.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and Honchak is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Honchak evades.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Honchak moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Barb Honchak sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Lauren Murphy cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Murphy in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy goes for an americana!
Honchak breaks free.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy steps forward
Honchak feints.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Barb Honchak paws at Murphy.
Murphy swings ineffectively.
Honchak pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Murphy pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Honchak's face!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Murphy.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Lauren Murphy
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Lauren Murphy timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
Honchak is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
Murphy doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy 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
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Forehead
That punishment by Lauren Murphy has left Honchak staggered! Lauren Murphy should try push forward now and finish this!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy works on the ground with her fingers over Honchak's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Lauren Murphy for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Honchak time to recover. Barb Honchak seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Murphy blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Barb Honchak is a bloody mess!
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Honchak.
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Honchak laid out on the mat! Lauren Murphy's corner come in to congratulate her!
Honchak's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Honchak has a small cut in her Nose
Winner is Lauren Murphy by KO (GnP) at 3:53 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/42 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Domination, right there.
Barb Honchak looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Murphy and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Honchak didn't like that.
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Murphy's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy 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 closed guard over Murphy
Honchak is in closed guard... Murphy 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 Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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 beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Left cheek
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Honchak
Murphy tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Murphy struggles to free herself
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Honchak dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Honchak tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
Honchak ties her up.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Solid shots!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Murphy's neck!
Murphy pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy 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!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Left eye
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauren Murphy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Honchak quickly defends.
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Honchak's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Barb Honchak's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Murphy is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Honchak's face.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and Honchak is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Honchak evades.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Honchak moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Barb Honchak sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Lauren Murphy cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Murphy in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy goes for an americana!
Honchak breaks free.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy steps forward
Honchak feints.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Barb Honchak paws at Murphy.
Murphy swings ineffectively.
Honchak pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Murphy pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Honchak's face!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Murphy.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Lauren Murphy
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Murphy is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Lauren Murphy timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Murphy
Honchak is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Lauren Murphy tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to stand up!
Murphy doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy 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
There is a small laceration on Barb Honchak's Forehead
That punishment by Lauren Murphy has left Honchak staggered! Lauren Murphy should try push forward now and finish this!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Murphy works on the ground with her fingers over Honchak's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Lauren Murphy for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Honchak time to recover. Barb Honchak seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Murphy blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Barb Honchak is a bloody mess!
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Honchak.
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Honchak
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Barb Honchak's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Honchak laid out on the mat! Lauren Murphy's corner come in to congratulate her!
Honchak's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Honchak has a small cut in her Nose
Winner is Lauren Murphy by KO (GnP) at 3:53 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/42 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 498 s
Domination, right there.