Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2019 23:32:43 GMT -5
Barb Honchak looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Honchak and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
VanZant is defending herself well. None of them connect.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant 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!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant wraps her legs while she holds Barb Honchak's head... Tight guard!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. VanZant quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Barb Honchak sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Honchak holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
VanZant's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Honchak has reasons to be worried.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
VanZant and Honchak circle around 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Barb Honchak's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Barb Honchak landed hard on her back
VanZant is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant hovers above Honchak
Barb Honchak stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paige VanZant. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Honchak is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Honchak clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Honchak holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
VanZant is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Barb Honchak
Honchak counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over VanZant!
Nice move by Honchak who clinches and pushes VanZant against the cage
Paige VanZant 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 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant jump forward with her knee rising
Barb Honchaksaw that coming and move away from danger
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
Honchak only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant 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 VanZant
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Barb Honchak! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Barb Honchak doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant catch Barb Honchak's right arm and tries a kimura
Barb Honchak holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Honchak.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Honchak forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Barb Honchak.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Barb Honchak
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Barb Honchak's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Barb Honchak's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Honchak to the mat
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Barb Honchak was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant opts to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant 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 VanZant
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks Barb Honchak's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Honchak breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
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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As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barb Honchak leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
VanZant wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Honchak steps forward
VanZant feints.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
VanZant counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
VanZant is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant hovers above Honchak
Good punches to Honchak's body.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant 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
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
VanZant blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant throws up a triangle attempt!
Honchak struggles to free herself
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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VanZant is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
Honchak is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Bang! Honchak stops that one with her ribs!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
VanZant is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
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
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
VanZant backpedals and creates space. Barb Honchak is asking her if she is going to fight!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 1/33 (3%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1019 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/34 (53%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1010 s
Paige was just better, for longer, like hockey over baseball. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Honchak and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
VanZant is defending herself well. None of them connect.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant 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!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Honchak's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Honchak's side.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant wraps her legs while she holds Barb Honchak's head... Tight guard!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. VanZant quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Barb Honchak sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Honchak.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Honchak holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
VanZant's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Honchak has reasons to be worried.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
VanZant and Honchak circle around 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Barb Honchak's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Barb Honchak landed hard on her back
VanZant is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant hovers above Honchak
Barb Honchak stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to open Honchak's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paige VanZant. Honchak is unable to cover herself now!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Honchak is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Honchak clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Honchak holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
VanZant is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Barb Honchak
Honchak counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over VanZant!
Nice move by Honchak who clinches and pushes VanZant against the cage
Paige VanZant 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 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant jump forward with her knee rising
Barb Honchaksaw that coming and move away from danger
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
Honchak only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant 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 VanZant
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Barb Honchak! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Barb Honchak doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant catch Barb Honchak's right arm and tries a kimura
Barb Honchak holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Honchak.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Honchak forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Barb Honchak.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Barb Honchak
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Barb Honchak's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Barb Honchak's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Honchak to the mat
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Barb Honchak was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant opts to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant 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 VanZant
Honchak is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks Barb Honchak's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant was tooling Barb Honchak for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Barb Honchak lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Honchak breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
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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As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barb Honchak leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
VanZant wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Honchak steps forward
VanZant feints.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
VanZant counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
VanZant is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant hovers above Honchak
Good punches to Honchak's body.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant 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
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
VanZant blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Honchak is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Barb Honchak struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Honchak misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant throws up a triangle attempt!
Honchak struggles to free herself
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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VanZant is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
Honchak is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Bang! Honchak stops that one with her ribs!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
VanZant suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over VanZant
Honchak is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
VanZant is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Barb Honchak
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
John McCarthy 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 Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Honchak is swinging for the fences!
VanZant backpedals and creates space. Barb Honchak is asking her if she is going to fight!
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 1/33 (3%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1019 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/34 (53%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1010 s
Paige was just better, for longer, like hockey over baseball. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!