Post by The Sandmen on Aug 26, 2014 12:02:32 GMT -5
Barb Honchak looks very relaxed.
Paige VanZant is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A right hand from Paige VanZant
makes Honchak stumble back!
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Honchak.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Honchak's abdomen!
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Honchak's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting VanZant hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Honchak is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
Honchak begins to launch a barrage of punches over VanZant
this is getting worse and worse for VanZant
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Mouth
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
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
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Honchak closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Honchak uses her forearms to block the impact!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barb Honchak pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Barb Honchak's ribs!
Barb Honchak's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Barb Honchak's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Honchak done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Paige VanZant slips her head out and ends up in Barb Honchak's guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Honchak's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Honchak goes for an armbar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Paige VanZant is standing now.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
that stun VanZant.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak circles around VanZant
Barb Honchak and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Honchak struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
Honchak ducks that one.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Honchak sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Honchak who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Barb Honchak
well done Honchak falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
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
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Honchak blocks that. She made it look easy!
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
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
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 is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Honchak is in open guard over VanZant... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Honchak feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Honchak steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Paige VanZant seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Barb Honchak!
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
That punishment by Barb Honchak has left VanZant staggered! Barb Honchak should try push forward now and finish this!
Paige VanZant looks rattled! Barb Honchak sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Paige VanZant is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left VanZant laid out on the mat! Barb Honchak's corner come in to congratulate her!
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Winner is Barb Honchak by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 26/36 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 174 s
That’s....yeah, I got nothin’.
Paige VanZant is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
A right hand from Paige VanZant
makes Honchak stumble back!
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Honchak.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Honchak's abdomen!
Hard blow to Honchak's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Honchak's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting VanZant hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Honchak is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
Honchak begins to launch a barrage of punches over VanZant
this is getting worse and worse for VanZant
The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Mouth
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
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
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Honchak closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Honchak uses her forearms to block the impact!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barb Honchak pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Barb Honchak's ribs!
Barb Honchak's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Barb Honchak's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Honchak done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
VanZant misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Paige VanZant slips her head out and ends up in Barb Honchak's guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Honchak's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Honchak
VanZant is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Honchak goes for an armbar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Paige VanZant is standing now.
Some nice shots from Barb Honchak
that stun VanZant.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barb Honchak circles around VanZant
Barb Honchak and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Honchak struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
Honchak ducks that one.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Honchak sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Honchak's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Honchak who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paige VanZant pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Barb Honchak
well done Honchak falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
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
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Honchak blocks that. She made it look easy!
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
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
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 is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Honchak is in open guard over VanZant... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Honchak feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Honchak steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Paige VanZant seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Barb Honchak!
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
That punishment by Barb Honchak has left VanZant staggered! Barb Honchak should try push forward now and finish this!
Paige VanZant looks rattled! Barb Honchak sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Paige VanZant is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left VanZant laid out on the mat! Barb Honchak's corner come in to congratulate her!
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Winner is Barb Honchak by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 26/36 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 174 s
That’s....yeah, I got nothin’.
