Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2016 8:52:55 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Barb Honchak doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kyra Gracie paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Kyra Gracie
that nearly tags Honchak.
Barb Honchak launches a rapid series of punches
taking Gracie from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
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
Barb Honchak tries to open Gracie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Gracie is unable to cover herself now!
Gracie's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg...
Gracie rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Honchak creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
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
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,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground
Gracie cannot take advantage in the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Honchak blocks with confidence
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak fires an unorthodox punch to Gracie's torso
that hits its mark.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and moves laterally.
Barb Honchak throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
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
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Barb Honchak is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Barb Honchak is in full 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 full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Honchak's ribs.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Gracie!
Nice move by Honchak who clinches and pushes Gracie against the cage
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Barb Honchak caliber.
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.
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gracie tries to breaks Barb Honchak's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Gracie launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Honchak's ribs.
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 clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie pushes down Barb Honchak and tries to pull guard
Honchak clumsily falls into Kyra Gracie's guard!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
that stun Gracie.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's chin with an uppercut while Gracie lands some great crosses.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Gracie seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Barb Honchak closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Pitty-pat punches from Gracie
They're bothering Honchak even though they aren't hurting her.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Americana...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
That Americana from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Gracie is locking that Americana...
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
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
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Gracie in 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.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Honchak is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Gracie doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Barb Honchak's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Honchak succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in closed 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!
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gracie leans and gets Barb Honchak's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Gracie open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
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 throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Honchak open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak tries a kimura
Gracie breaks the lock.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra 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 side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie tries to improve position.
Honchak adjusts and closes her guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
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 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
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie launches a few fake punches and then turns over herself and gets Barb Honchak leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Gracie launches a few kicks and the rolls until she is able to break the lock. Gracie and Barb Honchak stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
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.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak pushes off of Kyra Gracie and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gracie stumbles backwards but Barb Honchak chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie circles out and slips free of Barb Honchak's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Honchak is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters 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
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak circles out and slips free of Kyra Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Honchak open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Barb Honchak jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
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
Honchak moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Barb Honchak
surprises Gracie!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Honchak moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Chin
Kyra Gracie launches a body shot
Honchak dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Barb Honchak just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie may be in trouble!
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Honchak succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
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
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches Gracie.
Good job by Gracie blocking and slipping the blows.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Honchak avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
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
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Honchak catch Kyra Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Kyra Gracie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Honchak
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Barb Honchak pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Honchak jumps and tries to free her leg! Gracie doesn't allow this but Barb Honchak is able to get half guard here.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Kyra Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Barb Honchak takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Honchak misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie isolates Barb Honchak's right arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
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
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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 tries to turn away and scramble out. Barb Honchak takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Gracie moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Low kick by Kyra Gracie to maintain her distance.
That hits Barb Honchak's ankle
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 15/33 (45%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 46/70 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/35 (63%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Good fight, great performance by Honchak. Not ever particularly close to a finish, but still solid and somewhat dominatey.
Barb Honchak doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kyra Gracie paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Kyra Gracie
that nearly tags Honchak.
Barb Honchak launches a rapid series of punches
taking Gracie from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
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
Barb Honchak tries to open Gracie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Gracie is unable to cover herself now!
Gracie's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg...
Gracie rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Honchak creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
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
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,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground
Gracie cannot take advantage in the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Honchak blocks with confidence
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak fires an unorthodox punch to Gracie's torso
that hits its mark.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and moves laterally.
Barb Honchak throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
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
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Barb Honchak is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Barb Honchak is in full 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 full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Honchak's ribs.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Gracie!
Nice move by Honchak who clinches and pushes Gracie against the cage
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Gracie was not ready to fight a fighter of Barb Honchak caliber.
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.
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gracie tries to breaks Barb Honchak's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Gracie launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Honchak's ribs.
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 clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gracie pushes down Barb Honchak and tries to pull guard
Honchak clumsily falls into Kyra Gracie's guard!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
that stun Gracie.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Honchak measures the resilience of Gracie's chin with an uppercut while Gracie lands some great crosses.
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Gracie seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Barb Honchak closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Pitty-pat punches from Gracie
They're bothering Honchak even though they aren't hurting her.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Americana...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
That Americana from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Gracie is locking that Americana...
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
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
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Gracie in 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.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Honchak is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Gracie doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Barb Honchak's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Honchak succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Kyra Gracie's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in closed 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!
Gracie misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gracie leans and gets Barb Honchak's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Gracie open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
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 throws up a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Honchak open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak tries a kimura
Gracie breaks the lock.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra 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 side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Gracie tries to improve position.
Honchak adjusts and closes her guard.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
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 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
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie launches a few fake punches and then turns over herself and gets Barb Honchak leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Kneebar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Gracie launches a few kicks and the rolls until she is able to break the lock. Gracie and Barb Honchak stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
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.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak pushes off of Kyra Gracie and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gracie stumbles backwards but Barb Honchak chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie circles out and slips free of Barb Honchak's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Honchak is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters 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
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Kyra Gracie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak circles out and slips free of Kyra Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Kyra Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Honchak
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Honchak open guard now
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Barb Honchak jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
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
Honchak moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Barb Honchak hooks Gracie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kyra Gracie manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Barb Honchak
surprises Gracie!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Crisp uppercut by Honchak followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
Honchak moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Chin
Kyra Gracie launches a body shot
Honchak dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Barb Honchak just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie may be in trouble!
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Gracie suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Honchak succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gracie is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
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
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches Gracie.
Good job by Gracie blocking and slipping the blows.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gracie
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
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!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Honchak avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
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
Honchak works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Honchak catch Kyra Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Kyra Gracie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gracie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Honchak
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Barb Honchak pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Honchak jumps and tries to free her leg! Gracie doesn't allow this but Barb Honchak is able to get half guard here.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Kyra Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Barb Honchak takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Honchak misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kyra Gracie and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gracie is holding Barb Honchak's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Kyra Gracie isolates Barb Honchak's right arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gracie
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
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
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Barb Honchak tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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 tries to turn away and scramble out. Barb Honchak takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kyra Gracie spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Gracie moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Low kick by Kyra Gracie to maintain her distance.
That hits Barb Honchak's ankle
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 15/33 (45%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 46/70 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/35 (63%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 910 s
Good fight, great performance by Honchak. Not ever particularly close to a finish, but still solid and somewhat dominatey.