Post by The Sandmen on Apr 18, 2015 21:42:29 GMT -5
Carla Esparza is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Honchak while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Esparza may be in trouble!
Esparza's Right eye is beginning to swell
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Honchak!
Barb Honchak is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Esparza and pushes her away!
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carla Esparza work her BJJ game.
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Carla Esparza moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Esparza
Barb Honchak isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Esparza struggles to free herself
Honchak is locking that Kneebar...
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Carla Esparza 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
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Esparza tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Honchak is trying to block them with her hands...
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Honchak seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Honchak steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Honchak uses her forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Carla Esparza.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza goes to the body...
her punches graze Honchak's arm.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Esparza's knee!
Honchak throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Esparza's Chin is beginning to swell
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Chin
Carla Esparza 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
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Crippling lock!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Barb Honchak against the mat!
Barb Honchak doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
Esparza pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Honchak's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Honchak wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Esparza 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Stand up! This is what Honchak's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Barb Honchak sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Blocked by Honchak.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Barb Honchak tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Forehead
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under Esparza control.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak throws her leg over Carla Esparza's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Barb Honchak's rear naked choke attempt!
Carla Esparza frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Barb Honchak and ends up on top!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
Honchak ties her up.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Honchak switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Esparza.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Barb Honchak uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Honchak begins to launch a barrage of punches over Esparza
this is getting worse and worse for Esparza
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Honchak leads with a punch
Carla Esparza evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Barb Honchak
that visibly pains Esparza.
Honchak shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Barb Honchak
tags Esparza.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Honchak is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza 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 Honchak's moves.
Honchak is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Honchak opts to jump inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Not a desiderable position that Honchak is in now. Carla Esparza is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak moves on the ground
Barb Honchak moves to side mount
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Honchak shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Honchak is locking that North South Choke...
Honchak is locking that North South Choke...
Honchak secures the lock while Carla Esparza refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Barb Honchak by Submission (North South Choke) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/2 (250%)
GnP strikes 3/17 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/11 (82%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Honchak softened her up with striking, got the job done with the subby wubby.
Ferocious staredown by Honchak while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Esparza and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Esparza may be in trouble!
Esparza's Right eye is beginning to swell
Esparza shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Carla Esparza fakes a punch and launches herself over Honchak!
Barb Honchak is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Esparza and pushes her away!
Carla Esparza attempts a sweep single...
Carla Esparza catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Esparza.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Esparza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Esparza's side.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza tries to escape from the closed guard
Esparza succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Carla Esparza work her BJJ game.
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Carla Esparza moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Esparza
Barb Honchak isolates Carla Esparza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Carla Esparza is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza attempts to move to full guard
Carla Esparza manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak is in open guard over Esparza... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Esparza struggles to free herself
Honchak is locking that Kneebar...
Esparza rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Carla Esparza closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Carla Esparza 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
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Esparza tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Honchak is trying to block them with her hands...
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She is not able to do it
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Esparza moves on the ground
Carla Esparza moves to side mount
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Good looking punches from Carla Esparza on the ground
deflected by Honchak.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak holds Carla Esparza's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Carla Esparza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Honchak seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Honchak steps backwards away from Carla Esparza. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carla Esparza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Honchak ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Esparza
She succeeds!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Carla Esparza manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Honchak uses her forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Carla Esparza.
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Round 2
=========================================
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Esparza goes to the body...
her punches graze Honchak's arm.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Esparza's knee!
Honchak throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Esparza's Chin is beginning to swell
Honchak has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Barb Honchak and Esparza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Chin
Carla Esparza 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
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Esparza's neck!
Crippling lock!
Esparza tries to break the lock slamming Barb Honchak against the mat!
Barb Honchak doesn't allow Carla Esparza to escape. She is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine looks tight...
That Guillotine looks tight...
Esparza pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Carla Esparza is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Esparza blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Esparza breaths deeply while on the ground
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Honchak tries to move on the ground and shows Carla Esparza a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Honchak's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Honchak wraps her legs while she holds Carla Esparza's head... Tight guard!
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Esparza launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barb Honchak rolls over herself and stands up while Carla Esparza rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carla Esparza. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Esparza 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 2:15 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Carla Esparza is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Carla Esparza in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Carla Esparza is in half guard over Honchak
Stand up! This is what Honchak's cornermen are shouting. Carla Esparza is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Carla Esparza tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Carla Esparza passes momentarily but Barb Honchak sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza throws a few hammer fists to the face of Barb Honchak
Blocked by Honchak.
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Esparza is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Carla Esparza!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Esparza breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Barb Honchak tries to open Esparza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Barb Honchak. Esparza is unable to cover herself now!
There is a small laceration on Carla Esparza's Forehead
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over Esparza
Esparza has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under Esparza control.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak throws her leg over Carla Esparza's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Barb Honchak's rear naked choke attempt!
Carla Esparza frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Barb Honchak and ends up on top!
Carla Esparza is in closed guard over Honchak
Carla Esparza fakes some punches
Honchak ties her up.
Carla Esparza gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Honchak switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Esparza struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Esparza is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Esparza.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Esparza is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Carla Esparza launches a few punches to Honchak's cheek from the guard.
Barb Honchak uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Honchak begins to launch a barrage of punches over Esparza
this is getting worse and worse for Esparza
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Honchak leads with a punch
Carla Esparza evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Barb Honchak
that visibly pains Esparza.
Honchak shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Barb Honchak
tags Esparza.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Honchak showing excellent timing, blasts Carla Esparza with a right hand.
Great hook by Barb Honchak! Carla Esparza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Esparza has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Honchak is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Carla Esparza 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 Honchak's moves.
Honchak is standing while Esparza is on the ground on her back
Esparza doesn't stop bleeding.
Honchak opts to jump inside Esparza's guard.
Esparza didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Not a desiderable position that Honchak is in now. Carla Esparza is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Esparza's blood making stains in the mat.
Esparza tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Esparza
Honchak moves on the ground
Barb Honchak moves to side mount
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Carla Esparza
Honchak shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Esparza struggles to free herself
Honchak is locking that North South Choke...
Honchak is locking that North South Choke...
Honchak secures the lock while Carla Esparza refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Barb Honchak by Submission (North South Choke) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Carla Esparza
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/2 (250%)
GnP strikes 3/17 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/11 (82%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Honchak softened her up with striking, got the job done with the subby wubby.