Post by The Sandmen on Jun 17, 2016 5:37:13 GMT -5
Barb Honchak looks very relaxed.
Roxanne Modafferi looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak fires an unorthodox punch to Modafferi's torso
that goes wide.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Honchak.
Modafferi is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
1:09 Round 1 and Modafferi is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Honchak launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
Barb Honchak circles around Modafferi
Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Honchak in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Barb Honchak was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Honchak is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Honchak is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Honchak misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
Honchak pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Roxanne Modafferi paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a body shot
Modafferi dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Modafferi 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Honchak pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from Honchak
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Barb Honchak! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Barb Honchak spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi now.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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 HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
...no good.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Honchak ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Modafferi is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 4
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Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
A high kick from Barb Honchak
misses badly. Honchak slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Honchak tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Modafferi 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 can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Modafferi decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak did not see that coming! Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Honchak is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Barb Honchak's chest and pulls her leg underneath Honchak's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Honchak tries to roll out. She's too quick for Roxanne Modafferi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Modafferi and it cost her top position.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Honchak is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Modafferi tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Honchak steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Honchak hyper-extended her left leg
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Honchak opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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A high kick from Barb Honchak
misses badly. Honchak slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi launches an up-kick intended for Barb Honchak's head...
It lands flush with Barb Honchak's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak steps back and allows Modafferi to get back to her feet.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
A punch from Barb Honchak
grazes Modafferi's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
land while she's on her bicycle.
Barb Honchak throws an uppercut
Modafferi slips it.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Roxanne Modafferi is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Honchak Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to open up Roxanne Modafferi's defense faking a few punches.
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her arms around Honchak's arms and counters the punches.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak attempts to cut off Modafferi with punches
Modafferi avoids getting cornered.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 8/47 (17%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/29 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 861 s
An incredibly close fight. Roxi pulls through, and gets it done. Honchak is no slouch. Modafferi still needs a little bit of fine-tuning I think to get to the next level. Unless she had an off-night. Either/or.
Roxanne Modafferi looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak fires an unorthodox punch to Modafferi's torso
that goes wide.
Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
Modafferi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Roxanne Modafferi
tags Honchak.
Modafferi is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
1:09 Round 1 and Modafferi is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Modafferi tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Modafferi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Honchak launches a hook to the body
Roxanne Modafferi moves aside looking for a counter...
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
hard impact to Honchak's face!
Barb Honchak circles around Modafferi
Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Modafferi pulls her arm out of danger.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to open up Barb Honchak's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Honchak in the side of the head
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Modafferi spins out, but Barb Honchak was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Modafferi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Honchak is holding Roxanne Modafferi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Roxanne Modafferi shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roxanne Modafferi!
Honchak is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Modafferi
She is not able to do it
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Modafferi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Roxanne Modafferi attempts to get inside
Honchak misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Roxanne Modafferi's punches
Honchak is on the receiving end of a great combo by Modafferi.
Honchak pushes Roxanne Modafferi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Modafferi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi manages to switch to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that Armbar...
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to Modafferi's ribs.
Modafferi blocks those punches
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Modafferi blocks them effectively.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Barb Honchak shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Barb Honchak breaks that americana attempt!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Roxanne Modafferi to fight back!
Modafferi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak hold her own hand and breaks Modafferi's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Roxanne Modafferi.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Modafferi blocks that.
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Roxanne Modafferi jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Roxanne Modafferi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Modafferi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Modafferi blocks in time.
Terrible one sided match... Honchak was not ready to fight a fighter of Roxanne Modafferi caliber.
Roxanne Modafferi paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak launches a flurry of punches
Modafferi slips out of danger.
Modafferi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak launches a body shot
Modafferi dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Honchak steps backwards away from Roxanne Modafferi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Modafferi 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Modafferi shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Honchak pushes Roxanne Modafferi forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Roxanne Modafferi, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Barb Honchak and Modafferi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roxanne Modafferi is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from Honchak
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Roxanne Modafferi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Barb Honchak! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Modafferi use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) is cheering her!
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to turn away and scramble out. Roxanne Modafferi takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Barb Honchak spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Modafferi struggles... Barb Honchak is unable to take her down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Modafferi is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Modafferi's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Modafferi quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Barb Honchak slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi now.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Modafferi is able to break the lock.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Modafferi moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Roxanne Modafferi. 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 HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Roxanne Modafferi paws at Honchak.
Honchak swings ineffectively.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Modafferi blocks with confidence
Barb Honchak takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi swings...
...no good.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Honchak ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Modafferi is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Modafferi's neck!
Modafferi pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi hooks Honchak's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Modafferi away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Roxanne Modafferi.
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Round 4
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Modafferi seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Modafferi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roxanne Modafferi
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi tries to move to full mount
Modafferi succeeds
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
Modafferi knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roxanne Modafferi is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
A high kick from Barb Honchak
misses badly. Honchak slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Honchak tries to stand up!
Modafferi doesn't allow her!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Modafferi 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 can't do it because of Modafferi's moves.
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Modafferi decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak did not see that coming! Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Roxanne Modafferi tries to take advantage...
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak can't prevent her opponent from passing. Modafferi looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Honchak's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Modafferi who is in full mount! Honchak is in trouble now!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi sits high on Barb Honchak's chest and pulls her leg underneath Honchak's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Honchak tries to roll out. She's too quick for Roxanne Modafferi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Modafferi and it cost her top position.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak is in closed guard... Modafferi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Roxanne Modafferi pushes Barb Honchak down and prevents her attempts to escape
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roxanne Modafferi doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Roxanne Modafferi sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Roxanne Modafferi!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Modafferi
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Modafferi's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Roxanne Modafferi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Honchak is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Modafferi tries to hit Barb Honchak with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Honchak steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Honchak hyper-extended her left leg
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Honchak opts to jump inside Modafferi's guard.
Modafferi didn't see that coming. Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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A high kick from Barb Honchak
misses badly. Honchak slips and falls!
Modafferi is standing while Honchak is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi decides to jump inside Honchak's guard.
Honchak didn't see that coming. Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak now.
Roxanne Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in open guard over Honchak... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Honchak rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Barb Honchak is standing now.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi kicks her legs trying to keep Barb Honchak away.
Barb Honchak takes a kick to the body.
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Roxanne Modafferi launches an up-kick intended for Barb Honchak's head...
It lands flush with Barb Honchak's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Honchak is standing while Modafferi is on the ground on her back
Barb Honchak steps back and allows Modafferi to get back to her feet.
Roxanne Modafferi is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
A punch from Barb Honchak
grazes Modafferi's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Roxanne Modafferi's Left cheek
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Some counter punches against Roxanne Modafferi
land while she's on her bicycle.
Barb Honchak throws an uppercut
Modafferi slips it.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Roxanne Modafferi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Modafferi into her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to better her position on the ground...
Modafferi breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi looks to mount Barb Honchak...
Roxanne Modafferi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Barb Honchak is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard...
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak launches a few punches to Modafferi's cheek from the guard.
Roxanne Modafferi uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 bring the fight to the ground
Modafferi won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in closed guard over Honchak
Modafferi is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Roxanne Modafferi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Honchak misses a step and Roxanne Modafferi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Roxanne Modafferi tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Roxanne Modafferi manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Roxanne Modafferi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Roxanne Modafferi is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Roxanne Modafferi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Roxanne Modafferi looks to counter!
Modafferi sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Roxanne Modafferi is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Roxanne Modafferi in her guard.
Roxanne Modafferi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Roxanne Modafferi is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Roxanne Modafferi isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Honchak Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar from Roxanne Modafferi appears to be unbreakable
Modafferi is locking that armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Roxanne Modafferi lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Modafferi
Honchak tries to open up Roxanne Modafferi's defense faking a few punches.
Roxanne Modafferi wraps her arms around Honchak's arms and counters the punches.
Modafferi is trying to counter now!
Modafferi throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HP Pavillion (San Jose, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak attempts to cut off Modafferi with punches
Modafferi avoids getting cornered.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 8/47 (17%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/29 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Statistics: Roxanne Modafferi
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 861 s
An incredibly close fight. Roxi pulls through, and gets it done. Honchak is no slouch. Modafferi still needs a little bit of fine-tuning I think to get to the next level. Unless she had an off-night. Either/or.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!