Post by The Sandmen on Nov 14, 2019 14:07:04 GMT -5
Alexandra Albu glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Honchak while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Honchak launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Honchak has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Alexandra Albu!
Honchak is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Albu is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
Honchak is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Honchak's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Barb Honchak blocks and steps away.
Albu misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Albu 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Honchak tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Albu from the side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu looks to be in very good shape.
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak isolates Alexandra Albu's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu 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 half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Albu uses her forearms to block the impact!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Alexandra Albu put Honchak in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Barb Honchak in closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Alexandra Albu to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexandra Albu.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Alexandra Albu to maintain her distance.
That hits Barb Honchak's ankle
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Honchak tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Honchak is clinching with Albu.
Alexandra Albu 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 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Albu struggles and launches a few punches to Honchak's head
Nothing from this... Alexandra Albu seems frustrated.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and advance towards Albu trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Albu pushes Barb Honchak and circle away keeping her selfie within striking range
Albu shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Albu 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 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Albu doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Honchak creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Alexandra Albu isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Alexandra Albu lost her dominant position.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Alexandra Albu 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 Albu
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Albu open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Albu is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu rolls her over and takes her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has Albu controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Albu is unable to move under Honchak control.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alexandra Albu has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Barb Honchak saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
Albu's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Barb Honchak's leg.
An overhand right from Barb Honchak that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Albu moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Honchak's face
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Honchak has a small cut in her Mouth
That punishment by Alexandra Albu has left Honchak staggered! Alexandra Albu should try push forward now and finish this!
Honchak moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alexandra Albu checks the kick.
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Albu hyper-extended her leg
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak launches a furious hook!
That hits Albu's chin like a wrecking ball! Albu loses balance and goes to the mat.
Honchak is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Alexandra Albu to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Albu tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
2:12 Round 3 and Albu is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Albu blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu tries to escape from the closed guard
Albu succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu moves on the ground
Alexandra Albu moves to side mount
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Albu open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend her selfie!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Barb Honchak in closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu 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!
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexandra Albu pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak follows Alexandra Albu
only to get counter punched in a big way! Honchak needs to stop playing Alexandra Albu's game or she'll get knocked out!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Superb haymaker by Albu
that lands on Honchak's face like a cannon ball!
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Albu dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Honchak from the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Mouth
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak ribs hard
That punishment by Alexandra Albu has left Honchak staggered! Alexandra Albu should try push forward now and finish this!
Albu moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Barb Honchak charges at Albu throwing flurries left and right.
Alexandra Albu gets out of the way.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu 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
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu moves on the ground
Alexandra Albu moves to side mount
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Stand up! This is what Honchak's cornermen are shouting. Alexandra Albu is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexandra Albu takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Alexandra Albu appears to be unbreakable
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Albu shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Alexandra Albu by Submission (Americana) at 3:12 Round 4
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 16/17 (94%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 746 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 734 s
Even, until it wasn’t. I did not expect Albu to win this one. Then she did. And I did not expect it.
Ferocious staredown by Honchak while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Honchak launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Honchak has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Alexandra Albu!
Honchak is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Albu is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
Honchak is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Honchak's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Barb Honchak blocks and steps away.
Albu misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Albu 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Honchak tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Albu from the side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu looks to be in very good shape.
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak isolates Alexandra Albu's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu 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 half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Barb Honchak a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Albu uses her forearms to block the impact!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Alexandra Albu put Honchak in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Barb Honchak in closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Alexandra Albu to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexandra Albu.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Alexandra Albu to maintain her distance.
That hits Barb Honchak's ankle
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Honchak tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Honchak is clinching with Albu.
Alexandra Albu 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 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu 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.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Albu struggles and launches a few punches to Honchak's head
Nothing from this... Alexandra Albu seems frustrated.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and advance towards Albu trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Albu pushes Barb Honchak and circle away keeping her selfie within striking range
Albu shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Albu 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 1:10 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Albu doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Honchak creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Alexandra Albu isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Alexandra Albu lost her dominant position.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Alexandra Albu 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 Albu
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Albu open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Albu is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu rolls her over and takes her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Honchak
Honchak has Albu controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Albu is unable to move under Honchak control.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Alexandra Albu has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Barb Honchak saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
Albu's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Barb Honchak's leg.
An overhand right from Barb Honchak that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Albu moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Honchak's face
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Honchak has a small cut in her Mouth
That punishment by Alexandra Albu has left Honchak staggered! Alexandra Albu should try push forward now and finish this!
Honchak moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alexandra Albu checks the kick.
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Albu hyper-extended her leg
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
Honchak launches a furious hook!
That hits Albu's chin like a wrecking ball! Albu loses balance and goes to the mat.
Honchak is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak creates space and allows Alexandra Albu to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Albu tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Honchak
2:12 Round 3 and Albu is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Alexandra Albu is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Albu blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu tries to escape from the closed guard
Albu succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu moves on the ground
Alexandra Albu moves to side mount
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexandra Albu!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Barb Honchak is in Albu open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend her selfie!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Albu
Honchak tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Barb Honchak in closed guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Albu
Honchak is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu 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!
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexandra Albu pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak follows Alexandra Albu
only to get counter punched in a big way! Honchak needs to stop playing Alexandra Albu's game or she'll get knocked out!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Superb haymaker by Albu
that lands on Honchak's face like a cannon ball!
Honchak's Mouth is beginning to swell
Albu dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Honchak from the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Mouth
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Honchak ribs hard
That punishment by Alexandra Albu has left Honchak staggered! Alexandra Albu should try push forward now and finish this!
Albu moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Barb Honchak charges at Albu throwing flurries left and right.
Alexandra Albu gets out of the way.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu 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
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Honchak
Albu moves on the ground
Alexandra Albu moves to side mount
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Stand up! This is what Honchak's cornermen are shouting. Alexandra Albu is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Alexandra Albu takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Alexandra Albu appears to be unbreakable
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Albu shows a pained grimace and she repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Alexandra Albu by Submission (Americana) at 3:12 Round 4
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 16/17 (94%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 746 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/23 (48%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 734 s
Even, until it wasn’t. I did not expect Albu to win this one. Then she did. And I did not expect it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!