Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2014 15:37:15 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Barb Honchak looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Barb Honchak and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kyra Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Honchak is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gracie is smart enough to block that one.
Quick hook by Barb Honchak
Good shot! Gracie has reasons to be worried.
Gracie's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Chin
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gracie's chin
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kyra Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Kyra Gracie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Kyra Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak decides to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie fights back with her feet, forcing Honchak to try something else.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barb Honchak steps back and allows Gracie to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Barb Honchak is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gracie launches a kick
Honchak checks it and keeps distance.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Honchak only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gracie blocks that.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Nice punch by Barb Honchak
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gracie holds Barb Honchak arms and counters her opponent punches.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
That hit Honchak who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
deflected by Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Honchak blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Crippling lock!
That Kimura looks tight...
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak is in closed guard... Gracie 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 Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Honchak who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Kyra Gracie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Kyra Gracie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kyra Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Kyra Gracie pushes Honchak forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Honchak moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Honchak's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Crippling lock!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Honchak is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Honchak is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Kyra Gracie wraps her arms around Honchak's arms and counters the punches.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie goes for an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and pushes away Kyra Gracie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Unknown
Honchak goes to the body...
her punches graze Gracie's arm.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie tries to grapple
She puts Honchak in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie tries to take Barb Honchak down... Honchak stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Honchak's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches towards Honchak's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Barb Honchak receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak pushes away Gracie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gracie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
both fighters are clinching, Barb Honchak react first trying to hit Gracie with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Gracie to the mat
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Honchak opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie fights back with her feet, forcing Honchak to try something else.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Barb Honchak's head...
It lands flush with Barb Honchak's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Gracie tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Honchak steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Kyra Gracie to stand up.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
A right hand from Barb Honchak
misses its target.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Barb Honchak
makes Gracie stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Nose
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Barb Honchak work her BJJ game.
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gracie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and frees her leg!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gracie from the side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Gracie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
Gracie backpedals and creates space. Barb Honchak is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Honchak and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Honchak seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Honchak and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie 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.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gracie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Barb Honchak!
Gracie ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gracie's chin
Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gracie blocks that.
Barb Honchak swings...
...no good.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kyra Gracie circles around Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Kyra Gracie'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 Kyra Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:55 Round 5
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 13/41 (32%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 761 s
Okay, so this is kind of like the blueprint of how the Sexton-McMann fight could/should have played out. This one was a technical war, and both ladies had the stamina to sustain it. Neither was exhausted, and both kept pushing and trying to do damage. TONS of submissions all over the damed place, and lots of mixing it up to get to those advantageous positions. Not sure how the decision would have gone, but the final submission was a tiny bit like a flash submission...if such a thing exists. Barb was not beat down near unconsciousness when Kyra locked in the sub, but she had tons of health. Now, there isn’t a submission health bar or anything, so...yeah, not really thinking flash submission is a thing, what do you guys thing?
Barb Honchak looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Barb Honchak and Gracie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kyra Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Honchak is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gracie is smart enough to block that one.
Quick hook by Barb Honchak
Good shot! Gracie has reasons to be worried.
Gracie's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Chin
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gracie's chin
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kyra Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Barb Honchak regains half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Kyra Gracie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Kyra Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak decides to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie fights back with her feet, forcing Honchak to try something else.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barb Honchak steps back and allows Gracie to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Barb Honchak is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gracie launches a kick
Honchak checks it and keeps distance.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Honchak only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gracie blocks that.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Nice punch by Barb Honchak
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak goes for an americana!
Gracie breaks free.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gracie holds Barb Honchak arms and counters her opponent punches.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
That hit Honchak who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
deflected by Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Honchak blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Crippling lock!
That Kimura looks tight...
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak is in closed guard... Gracie 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 Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Honchak who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Kyra Gracie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Kyra Gracie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kyra Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Kyra Gracie pushes Honchak forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Honchak moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Honchak's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Crippling lock!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Honchak is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie didn't see that coming. Honchak is in open guard over Gracie now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Kyra Gracie wraps her arms around Honchak's arms and counters the punches.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie goes for an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and pushes away Kyra Gracie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. 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 and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Unknown
Honchak goes to the body...
her punches graze Gracie's arm.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie tries to grapple
She puts Honchak in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie tries to take Barb Honchak down... Honchak stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Honchak's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kyra Gracie launches a few punches towards Honchak's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Barb Honchak receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak pushes away Gracie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gracie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
both fighters are clinching, Barb Honchak react first trying to hit Gracie with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Gracie to the mat
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Kyra Gracie kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Honchak opts to jump inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie fights back with her feet, forcing Honchak to try something else.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Barb Honchak's head...
It lands flush with Barb Honchak's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Gracie tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Honchak steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Honchak is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Kyra Gracie to stand up.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
A right hand from Barb Honchak
misses its target.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Barb Honchak
makes Gracie stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Nose
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Barb Honchak work her BJJ game.
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gracie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kyra Gracie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kyra Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and frees her leg!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gracie from the side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Gracie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
Gracie backpedals and creates space. Barb Honchak is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Honchak and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Honchak seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Honchak and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie 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.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Honchak is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gracie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Barb Honchak!
Gracie ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gracie's chin
Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gracie blocks that.
Barb Honchak swings...
...no good.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kyra Gracie circles around Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Kyra Gracie'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 Kyra Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:55 Round 5
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 13/41 (32%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 761 s
Okay, so this is kind of like the blueprint of how the Sexton-McMann fight could/should have played out. This one was a technical war, and both ladies had the stamina to sustain it. Neither was exhausted, and both kept pushing and trying to do damage. TONS of submissions all over the damed place, and lots of mixing it up to get to those advantageous positions. Not sure how the decision would have gone, but the final submission was a tiny bit like a flash submission...if such a thing exists. Barb was not beat down near unconsciousness when Kyra locked in the sub, but she had tons of health. Now, there isn’t a submission health bar or anything, so...yeah, not really thinking flash submission is a thing, what do you guys thing?