Post by The Sandman on Jan 6, 2024 0:28:50 GMT -5
Yuka Tsuji looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Barb Honchak looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Yuka Tsuji is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Barb Honchak comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen succeeds
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Barb Honchak to her stomach and takes her back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Honchak locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Yuka Tsuji unil she can pull her arm free! The Vale Tudo Queen lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji sits up and gets an arm around Honchak's neck!
Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji back to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Yuka Tsuji jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Yuka Tsuji runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Vale Tudo Queen's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Honchak and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Barb Honchak attempts to cut off The Vale Tudo Queen with punches
The Vale Tudo Queen reels from the strikes.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji 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 Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Barb Honchak rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Yuka Tsuji's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Yuka Tsuji pushes up and slides Barb Honchak's arm over her chin.
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at The Vale Tudo Queen...
A lot of them are hitting The Vale Tudo Queen's face
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Vale Tudo Queen's being punished here!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles in the ground trying to break Honchak's control
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji can't prevent her opponent from passing. Honchak looks to work from half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Honchak steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Nice punch by Barb Honchak
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yuka Tsuji holds Barb Honchak and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen holds Barb Honchak's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg...
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
The Vale Tudo Queen creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barb Honchak tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yuka Tsuji! She is reversed and nor Barb Honchak is on half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Yuka Tsuji is not able to stop The Vale Tudo Queen ground skills and Barb Honchak moves to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to open up Yuka Tsuji's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Vale Tudo Queen in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Honchak's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... The Vale Tudo Queen was not ready to fight a fighter of Barb Honchak caliber.
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Barb Honchak struggles not allowing Yuka Tsuji improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak tries to stand up!
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't allow her!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Vale Tudo Queen is covering herself! Honchak tries to force the situation and The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily gives her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
Barb Honchak has one hook in!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Yuka Tsuji's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Yuka Tsuji pulls down on Barb Honchak's hand and staves off danger
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Honchak tries to use some of her tricky moves but Honchak's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak was tooling Yuka Tsuji for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yuka Tsuji lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Vale Tudo Queen has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yuka Tsuji uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Deep breaths from Yuka Tsuji who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
Honchak blocks those punches
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yuka Tsuji.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches The Vale Tudo Queen.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak hovers above The Vale Tudo Queen
Good punches to The Vale Tudo Queen's body.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Vale Tudo Queen wraps her legs while she holds Barb Honchak's head... Tight guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Barb Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji down and prevents her attempts to escape
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Yuka Tsuji.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Vale Tudo Queen's being punished here!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji regains full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen 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 The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground
Honchak cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak launches a kick to The Vale Tudo Queen's thigh
The Vale Tudo Queen checks that kick!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak tries to open The Vale Tudo Queen's guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock and covers herself from Honchak's punches
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her leg
Quick hook by Barb Honchak
glances off The Vale Tudo Queen's arms.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Solid jabs from Barb Honchak.
The Vale Tudo Queen defends.
A solid combination from Barb Honchak
connects with The Vale Tudo Queen.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Yuka Tsuji 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 Yuka Tsuji
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak takes a break to breathe while holding Yuka Tsuji.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Honchak goes to the body...
She punishes The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Yuka Tsuji blocks
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yuka Tsuji!
Honchak ducks under...
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 23/31 (74%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Okay starts by both, then they both became exhausted and it was a bit of a grind to the finish line.
Barb Honchak looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Yuka Tsuji is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Barb Honchak comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Honchak move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Crushing shot to Honchak's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen succeeds
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Barb Honchak to her stomach and takes her back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Honchak locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Yuka Tsuji unil she can pull her arm free! The Vale Tudo Queen lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji sits up and gets an arm around Honchak's neck!
Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji back to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Honchak
She succeeds!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Barb Honchak goes with a looping right hand while Yuka Tsuji jumps back and jabs
Honchak seems staggered and Yuka Tsuji runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Honchak launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Vale Tudo Queen's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mark Smith didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Honchak and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Barb Honchak attempts to cut off The Vale Tudo Queen with punches
The Vale Tudo Queen reels from the strikes.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji 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 Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Barb Honchak rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Yuka Tsuji's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Yuka Tsuji pushes up and slides Barb Honchak's arm over her chin.
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at The Vale Tudo Queen...
A lot of them are hitting The Vale Tudo Queen's face
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Vale Tudo Queen's being punished here!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles in the ground trying to break Honchak's control
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under The Vale Tudo Queen control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji can't prevent her opponent from passing. Honchak looks to work from half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Honchak steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Nice punch by Barb Honchak
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yuka Tsuji holds Barb Honchak and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen holds Barb Honchak's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Honchak struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg...
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
The Vale Tudo Queen creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barb Honchak tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yuka Tsuji! She is reversed and nor Barb Honchak is on half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Yuka Tsuji is not able to stop The Vale Tudo Queen ground skills and Barb Honchak moves to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to open up Yuka Tsuji's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Vale Tudo Queen in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Honchak's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Honchak from the side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Terrible one sided match... The Vale Tudo Queen was not ready to fight a fighter of Barb Honchak caliber.
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji pushes Barb Honchak against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Barb Honchak struggles not allowing Yuka Tsuji improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Barb Honchak looks to counter!
Honchak tries to stand up!
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't allow her!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Barb Honchak's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Honchak is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Vale Tudo Queen is covering herself! Honchak tries to force the situation and The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily gives her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has given her back to Barb Honchak who is trying to get one hook in!
Barb Honchak has one hook in!
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak slides her arm under Yuka Tsuji's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Yuka Tsuji pulls down on Barb Honchak's hand and staves off danger
Honchak clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Honchak tries to use some of her tricky moves but Honchak's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
Honchak is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen with one hook in
Barb Honchak was tooling Yuka Tsuji for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yuka Tsuji lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Vale Tudo Queen has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yuka Tsuji uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Deep breaths from Yuka Tsuji who tries a hammer punch to Honchak's ribs.
Honchak blocks those punches
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Honchak slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yuka Tsuji.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Barb Honchak uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches The Vale Tudo Queen.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak tries to escape from closed guard...
Honchak struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Barb Honchak tries to take advantage...
Barb Honchak hovers above The Vale Tudo Queen
Good punches to The Vale Tudo Queen's body.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Vale Tudo Queen wraps her legs while she holds Barb Honchak's head... Tight guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to free her leg
Barb Honchak uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Barb Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji down and prevents her attempts to escape
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak goes for an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Barb Honchak, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Honchak into her guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Barb Honchak efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Yuka Tsuji.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Barb Honchak any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Barb Honchak!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Barb Honchak gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Honchak
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Honchak positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Vale Tudo Queen's being punished here!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak rolls her over and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji regains full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen 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 The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Barb Honchak is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Honchak moves on the ground
Honchak cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Honchak is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Barb Honchak looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Honchak is trying to counter now!
Honchak launches a kick to The Vale Tudo Queen's thigh
The Vale Tudo Queen checks that kick!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
Barb Honchak postures up and breaks the triangle.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak tries to open The Vale Tudo Queen's guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock and covers herself from Honchak's punches
Barb Honchak is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Barb Honchak hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Honchak away and scrambles on top!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Honchak looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Honchak.
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her leg
Quick hook by Barb Honchak
glances off The Vale Tudo Queen's arms.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Solid jabs from Barb Honchak.
The Vale Tudo Queen defends.
A solid combination from Barb Honchak
connects with The Vale Tudo Queen.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Honchak pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Barb Honchak is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Yuka Tsuji 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 Yuka Tsuji
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Honchak takes a break to breathe while holding Yuka Tsuji.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Honchak goes to the body...
She punishes The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Honchak decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Honchak moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Honchak launches a furious low kick!
Yuka Tsuji blocks
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yuka Tsuji!
Honchak ducks under...
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Barb Honchak. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 23/31 (74%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
Okay starts by both, then they both became exhausted and it was a bit of a grind to the finish line.
