Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2018 18:03:53 GMT -5
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Barb Honchak looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Kowalkiewicz and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Honchak moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Barb Honchak! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to pass to half guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz can't prevent her opponent from passing. Honchak looks to work from half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Honchak moves backwards and gestures for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy kick
Honchak blocks and keeps her distance.
Poorly executed technique. Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that goes awry.
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to fight back!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak's ribs hard
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
Honchak blocks them effectively.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Karolina Kowalkiewicz who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
Honchak blocks those punches
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz ... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kowalkiewicz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Kowalkiewicz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Barb Honchak checks the kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz follows Barb Honchak
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kowalkiewicz needs to stop playing Barb Honchak's game or she'll get knocked out!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Honchak's left thigh
Barb Honchak swings...
hard impact to Kowalkiewicz 's face!
Kowalkiewicz 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak's ribs hard
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Barb Honchak.
Kowalkiewicz staggers backwards. Honchak wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Honchak seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz circles around Honchak
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kowalkiewicz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Honchak's knee!
Kowalkiewicz launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Honchak.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
miss their mark.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
Kowalkiewicz launches a furious low kick!
Honchak blocks.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz circles around Honchak
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
miss their mark.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Kowalkiewicz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Honchak's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Kowalkiewicz launches a furious hook!
That hits Honchak's chin like a wrecking ball! Honchak loses balance and goes to the mat.
Honchak has a small cut in her Chin
Kowalkiewicz is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz steps back and allows Honchak to get back to her feet.
Honchak climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kowalkiewicz moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Honchak avoids a dangerous strike from Kowalkiewicz
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Great move by Honchak who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak launches a few hard punches to Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs shows the damage! Barb Honchak is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Karolina Kowalkiewicz
well done Kowalkiewicz falls hard on the mat
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Honchak decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kowalkiewicz 's guard.
Kowalkiewicz did not see that coming! Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak fakes some punches
Kowalkiewicz ties her up.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Kowalkiewicz 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 Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Barb Honchak uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kowalkiewicz 's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak hooks Kowalkiewicz 's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Honchak's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak looks to be in very good shape.
Honchak measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Kowalkiewicz is in now. Barb Honchak is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Honchak lifts her opponent off the ground!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Kowalkiewicz open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Kowalkiewicz open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kowalkiewicz 's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kowalkiewicz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Barb Honchak's leg.
Shovel hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
tags Honchak.
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Honchak deflects it.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak circles around Kowalkiewicz
A right hand from Barb Honchak
misses its target.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kowalkiewicz 's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
Kowalkiewicz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kowalkiewicz cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Honchak throws a low kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
Honchak is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Stand up! This is what Kowalkiewicz 's cornermen are shouting. Barb Honchak is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to open Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Kowalkiewicz is unable to cover herself now!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak goes for an americana!
Kowalkiewicz breaks free.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
1:15 Round 4 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to show some ground skills
Honchak uses her strength to keep Honchak at a disadvantage
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Kowalkiewicz 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kowalkiewicz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Karolina Kowalkiewicz shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Honchak is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Karolina Kowalkiewicz breaks that americana attempt!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kowalkiewicz struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't defend herself!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kowalkiewicz looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Kowalkiewicz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Barb Honchak
tags Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Barb Honchak launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kowalkiewicz 's knee!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Honchak dodges that
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is opening up on Honchak and raining down combinations!
Honchak's corner looks worried!
Honchak has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of Honchak's chin with an uppercut while Honchak lands some great crosses.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that goes awry.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Kowalkiewicz didn't like that.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Honchak jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Barb Honchak pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Honchak tries to take Karolina Kowalkiewicz down... Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kowalkiewicz 's jaw!
Kowalkiewicz 's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak pushes away Kowalkiewicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak circles to get the center of the cage
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Honchak attempts a shoot
Karolina Kowalkiewicz hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Kowalkiewicz goes for a low kick..
Honchak avoids the deadly blow.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Honchak is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She succeeds!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kowalkiewicz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
Barb Honchak wraps her arms around Kowalkiewicz 's arms and counters the punches.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Kowalkiewicz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak is not able to stop Honchak ground skills and Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Kowalkiewicz uses her strength to keep Kowalkiewicz at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Barb Honchak
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Barb Honchak moves to half guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Honchak blocks a few elbows and now Karolina Kowalkiewicz will have to look for another option here.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Karolina Kowalkiewicz slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz circles out and slips free of Barb Honchak's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 18/35 (51%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/20 (20%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 45/69 (65%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 7/4 (175%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
If this fight had have gone another round or so, I believe Karolina would have won. She was just getting her game going. Then didn’t and lost.
Barb Honchak looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Kowalkiewicz and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Honchak moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Barb Honchak! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to pass to half guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz can't prevent her opponent from passing. Honchak looks to work from half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Honchak moves backwards and gestures for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy kick
Honchak blocks and keeps her distance.
Poorly executed technique. Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that goes awry.
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to fight back!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak's ribs hard
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
Honchak blocks them effectively.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Karolina Kowalkiewicz who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
Honchak blocks those punches
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz ... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kowalkiewicz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Kowalkiewicz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Barb Honchak checks the kick.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz follows Barb Honchak
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kowalkiewicz needs to stop playing Barb Honchak's game or she'll get knocked out!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Honchak's left thigh
Barb Honchak swings...
hard impact to Kowalkiewicz 's face!
Kowalkiewicz 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak's ribs hard
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Barb Honchak.
Kowalkiewicz staggers backwards. Honchak wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Honchak seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz circles around Honchak
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kowalkiewicz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Honchak's knee!
Kowalkiewicz launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Honchak.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
miss their mark.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
Kowalkiewicz launches a furious low kick!
Honchak blocks.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz circles around Honchak
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
miss their mark.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Kowalkiewicz launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Honchak's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Kowalkiewicz launches a furious hook!
That hits Honchak's chin like a wrecking ball! Honchak loses balance and goes to the mat.
Honchak has a small cut in her Chin
Kowalkiewicz is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz steps back and allows Honchak to get back to her feet.
Honchak climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kowalkiewicz moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Honchak avoids a dangerous strike from Kowalkiewicz
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Great move by Honchak who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak launches a few hard punches to Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs shows the damage! Barb Honchak is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Karolina Kowalkiewicz
well done Kowalkiewicz falls hard on the mat
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Honchak decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Kowalkiewicz 's guard.
Kowalkiewicz did not see that coming! Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak fakes some punches
Kowalkiewicz ties her up.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Kowalkiewicz 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 Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Barb Honchak uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kowalkiewicz 's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak hooks Kowalkiewicz 's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Honchak tries to cover her face,
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Honchak's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak looks to be in very good shape.
Honchak measures the resilience of Kowalkiewicz 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Kowalkiewicz is in now. Barb Honchak is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Honchak lifts her opponent off the ground!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and shows nice sprawl skills
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Kowalkiewicz open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Kowalkiewicz open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kowalkiewicz 's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kowalkiewicz throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Barb Honchak jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kowalkiewicz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Barb Honchak's leg.
Shovel hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
tags Honchak.
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
Honchak deflects it.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak circles around Kowalkiewicz
A right hand from Barb Honchak
misses its target.
Kowalkiewicz decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kowalkiewicz 's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Barb Honchak!
Kowalkiewicz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kowalkiewicz cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Honchak can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Honchak throws a low kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
Honchak is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Stand up! This is what Kowalkiewicz 's cornermen are shouting. Barb Honchak is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to open Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Kowalkiewicz is unable to cover herself now!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak goes for an americana!
Kowalkiewicz breaks free.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
1:15 Round 4 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to show some ground skills
Honchak uses her strength to keep Honchak at a disadvantage
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kowalkiewicz 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Kowalkiewicz 's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kowalkiewicz has a small cut in her Forehead
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kowalkiewicz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Karolina Kowalkiewicz shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Honchak is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Karolina Kowalkiewicz breaks that americana attempt!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kowalkiewicz struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Karolina Kowalkiewicz doesn't defend herself!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kowalkiewicz looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Kowalkiewicz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Barb Honchak
tags Kowalkiewicz .
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Barb Honchak launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kowalkiewicz 's knee!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Honchak dodges that
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is opening up on Honchak and raining down combinations!
Honchak's corner looks worried!
Honchak has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of Honchak's chin with an uppercut while Honchak lands some great crosses.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that goes awry.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Kowalkiewicz didn't like that.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Honchak jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Barb Honchak pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Honchak tries to take Karolina Kowalkiewicz down... Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kowalkiewicz 's jaw!
Kowalkiewicz 's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak pushes away Kowalkiewicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Barb Honchak circles to get the center of the cage
Kowalkiewicz and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Honchak attempts a shoot
Karolina Kowalkiewicz hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Kowalkiewicz goes for a low kick..
Honchak avoids the deadly blow.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a bloody mess!
Honchak is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She succeeds!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kowalkiewicz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
Barb Honchak wraps her arms around Kowalkiewicz 's arms and counters the punches.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz doesn't stop bleeding.
Kowalkiewicz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak is not able to stop Honchak ground skills and Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Kowalkiewicz uses her strength to keep Kowalkiewicz at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Barb Honchak
You can see Kowalkiewicz 's blood making stains in the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Barb Honchak moves to half guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Honchak blocks a few elbows and now Karolina Kowalkiewicz will have to look for another option here.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Karolina Kowalkiewicz slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz circles out and slips free of Barb Honchak's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 18/35 (51%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/20 (20%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 45/69 (65%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 7/4 (175%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
If this fight had have gone another round or so, I believe Karolina would have won. She was just getting her game going. Then didn’t and lost.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!