Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2022 23:34:29 GMT -5
Barb Honchak shifts back and forth nervously.
Megumi Fujii looks very relaxed.
Barb Honchak has fight Megumi Fujii 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
Barb Honchak is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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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.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Honchak
They're bothering Fujii even though they aren't hurting her.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks Honchak's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Barb Honchak.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow her!
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Fujii is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering her!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii goes for an americana!
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak breaks free.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve position.
Honchak adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Megumi Fujii fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to free her leg...
Honchak doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Kevin MacDonald 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 attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Fujii and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Honchak blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fujii misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at Fujii...
A lot of them are hitting Fujii's face
Fujii's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak moves on the ground
Barb Honchak moves to side mount
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Fujii
Fujii has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under Fujii control.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Honchak open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii 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.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Megumi Fujii timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Fujii tries to counter Honchak's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Fujii jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Megumi Fujii is able to get half guard here.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Honchak breaks free.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries a kimura
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Fujii is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak breaks the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Megumi Fujii is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fujii is locking that armbar...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Honchak struggles to free herself
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow her!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Megumi Fujii was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Honchak struggles to free herself
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
That Armbar to Triangle from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
The triangle looks deep! Incredible BJJ skills! Honchak holds out as long as she can before she is forced to tap.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Improved showing from Fuji.
Megumi Fujii looks very relaxed.
Barb Honchak has fight Megumi Fujii 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
Barb Honchak is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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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.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Honchak
They're bothering Fujii even though they aren't hurting her.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks Honchak's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Barb Honchak.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow her!
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Fujii is holding Barb Honchak's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Barb Honchak loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering her!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii goes for an americana!
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Honchak breaks free.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to show some ground skills
Barb Honchak put Fujii in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve position.
Honchak adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Megumi Fujii fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii tries to free her leg...
Honchak doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Kevin MacDonald 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 attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Megumi Fujii, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Honchak is connecting with a few punches
Fujii and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Honchak blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fujii misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at Fujii...
A lot of them are hitting Fujii's face
Fujii's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak moves on the ground
Barb Honchak moves to side mount
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Fujii
Fujii has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under Fujii control.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Honchak struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kevin MacDonald 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii is in Honchak open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii forces Barb Honchak to open her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii 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.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Honchak tries an armbar from the bottom!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Barb Honchak tries to turn in and scramble out. Megumi Fujii timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barb Honchak slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Fujii tries to counter Honchak's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barb Honchak didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Fujii jumps and tries to free her leg! Honchak doesn't allow this but Megumi Fujii is able to get half guard here.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Honchak breaks free.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries a kimura
Honchak's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Honchak struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Fujii is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak breaks the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Fujii slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Barb Honchak.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Fujii suddenly holds Barb Honchak's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Honchak's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Honchak struggles to free herself
Honchak can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Honchak is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak tries to escape from the full mount...
Megumi Fujii is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Megumi Fujii isolates Barb Honchak's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fujii is locking that armbar...
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
Honchak struggles to free herself
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Honchak Hyper-extended her arm
That armbar looks tight...
Honchak's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow her!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Honchak spins out, but Megumi Fujii was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
Honchak struggles to free herself
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
That Armbar to Triangle from Megumi Fujii appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Fujii is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
The triangle looks deep! Incredible BJJ skills! Honchak holds out as long as she can before she is forced to tap.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Improved showing from Fuji.
