Post by The Sandman on Apr 18, 2023 1:57:54 GMT -5
Barb Honchak looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Claudia Gadelha looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barb Honchak is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Honchak and Gadelha move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Honchak is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gadelha's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at Gadelha...
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha's face
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Gadelha 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
Nice punches.
Honchak's Right cheek is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Honchak pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
2:33 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Barb Honchak is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A left hook from Honchak
grazes the chin of Gadelha.
Barb Honchak was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Gadelha tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Honchak blocks a few elbows and now Claudia Gadelha will have to look for another option here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Honchak and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
A punch from Barb Honchak
whizzes past Gadelha.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gadelha.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Honchak ducks that one.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering her!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nice low kick from Gadelha
but Barb Honchak stops it.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Honchak steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha leans forwards and tries to grapple with Honchak
Gadelha shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Barb Honchak pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches towards Honchak's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Barb Honchak receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Pitty-pat punches from Gadelha
Barb Honchak doesn't flinch.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Honchak breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Honchak put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Honchak doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Honchak's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Barb Honchak!
Gadelha ducks under...
Honchak moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Barb Honchak! She is reversed and nor Claudia Gadelha is on half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Claudia Gadelha isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Gadelha 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Honchak is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
deflected by Gadelha.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Pitty-pat punches from Honchak
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Honchak doesn't allow her!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barb Honchak pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak launches a few punches towards Gadelha's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Claudia Gadelha receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak slightly pushes Gadelha into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
Gadelha pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Honchak is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Honchak who put distance between them
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Gadelha's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gadelha's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Honchak throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha is not able to stop Gadelha ground skills and Barb Honchak moves to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gadelha.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Honchak tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Honchak has one hook in and keeps working!
Honchak is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Honchak has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! Honchak now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Honchak is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Claudia Gadelha pulls down on Barb Honchak's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A bunch of leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha
are blocked by Honchak.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gadelha stops that one with her ribs!
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Honchak, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 21/43 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
There are so many fighters, especially in the womens divisions, who are too even and underdeveloped
Claudia Gadelha looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barb Honchak is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Honchak and Gadelha move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Honchak is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gadelha's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Barb Honchak!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at Gadelha...
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha's face
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Honchak continues in closed guard
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Gadelha 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
Nice punches.
Honchak's Right cheek is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Barb Honchak is taking the best of the fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Honchak pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
2:33 Round 1 and Gadelha is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha breaks the closed guard of Barb Honchak and moves to half guard
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Barb Honchak is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A left hook from Honchak
grazes the chin of Gadelha.
Barb Honchak was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Gadelha tries to open up Honchak with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Honchak blocks a few elbows and now Claudia Gadelha will have to look for another option here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Honchak and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
A punch from Barb Honchak
whizzes past Gadelha.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gadelha.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Honchak ducks that one.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha and Honchak circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering her!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nice low kick from Gadelha
but Barb Honchak stops it.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Honchak steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha leans forwards and tries to grapple with Honchak
Gadelha shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Honchak trying to keep the fight at striking range
Honchak doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Barb Honchak pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches towards Honchak's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Barb Honchak receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Barb Honchak tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gadelha is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Barb Honchak's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak sits up and gets an arm around Gadelha's neck!
Gadelha pushes Barb Honchak back to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Pitty-pat punches from Gadelha
Barb Honchak doesn't flinch.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Honchak reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Barb Honchak appears to be unbreakable
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Honchak breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to close the guard.
Honchak put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Barb Honchak's guard...
Honchak doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Honchak's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Barb Honchak holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Barb Honchak!
Gadelha ducks under...
Honchak moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Barb Honchak! She is reversed and nor Claudia Gadelha is on half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Honchak
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Claudia Gadelha isolates Barb Honchak's left arm looking for an armbar...
Barb Honchak manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Barb Honchak slips out. Gadelha 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Honchak is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
deflected by Gadelha.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Pitty-pat punches from Honchak
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barb Honchak fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Barb Honchak gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha tries to stand up!
Honchak doesn't allow her!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Claudia Gadelha pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barb Honchak pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Barb Honchak
The fighters are clinching.
Barb Honchak launches a few punches towards Gadelha's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Claudia Gadelha receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Honchak is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barb Honchak slightly pushes Gadelha into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
Gadelha pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Honchak 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering her!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's left arm looking for an armbar...
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Barb Honchak lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Honchak is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Barb Honchak runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Honchak is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Honchak doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Honchak who put distance between them
Tremendous strikes from Honchak!
Some big punches are landing!
Gadelha's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gadelha's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Honchak throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Gadelha
Barb Honchak is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Gadelha
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha is not able to stop Gadelha ground skills and Barb Honchak moves to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Barb Honchak on the ground
They could take their toll on Gadelha.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Barb Honchak is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
Honchak is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Barb Honchak isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Honchak tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Honchak has one hook in and keeps working!
Honchak is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Honchak has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gadelha.
Nicely done! Honchak now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Honchak is in rear mount over Gadelha with two hooks in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Claudia Gadelha pulls down on Barb Honchak's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A bunch of leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha
are blocked by Honchak.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gadelha stops that one with her ribs!
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Honchak
Gadelha is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Honchak, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 21/43 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
There are so many fighters, especially in the womens divisions, who are too even and underdeveloped
