Fujii vs. Honchak

Megumi Fujii is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Barb Honchak glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Barb Honchak comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Barb Honchak moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Fujii's left thigh
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii can't prevent her opponent from passing. Honchak looks to work from half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Barb Honchak is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Fujii's ribs
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fujii breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii 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!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Megumi Fujii hooks Honchak's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Barb Honchak manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Fujii misses a step and Barb Honchak sees an opportunity to counter her!
Honchak launches a few weak punches
Fujii blocks them effectively.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Honchak tries to counter Fujii's moves on the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
That hit Fujii who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Honchak switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Honchak goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Deep breaths from Barb Honchak who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
That hit Fujii who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Honchak time to recover. Barb Honchak seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Fujii wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Honchak wants nothing of that and pushes Fujii.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Barb Honchak is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Honchak's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Megumi Fujii tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii uses some of her skill by jumping out of Honchak's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak has seen better days.
Barb Honchak attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Barb Honchak manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Honchak tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Honchak is able to break the lock.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Barb Honchak, but it's close.



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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Barb Honchak
that forces Fujii to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
A punch from Barb Honchak
grazes Fujii's left cheek.
Barb Honchak tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii won't budge, forcing Honchak to pull guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barb Honchak controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Barb Honchak rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Honchak is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Honchak blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
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.
Barb Honchak moves forward looking for some grappling action
Honchak has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Megumi Fujii 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.
Honchak grab one of Megumi Fujii's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Barb Honchak throw Fujii to the mat like a ragdoll
Honchak is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Honchak moves backwards and gestures for Megumi Fujii to stand up.
Megumi Fujii is on her feet again.
Solid shot from Barb Honchak to the body.
Fujii didn't like that.
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Barb Honchak's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Barb Honchak to fight back!
Pitty-pat punches from Honchak
They're bothering Fujii even though they aren't hurting her.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Honchak
She is not able to do it
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Barb Honchak breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.



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Round 3
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Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
land while she's on her bicycle.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Fujii.
Fujii's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii and Honchak engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Barb Honchak is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Some counter punches against Megumi Fujii
land while she's on her bicycle.
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Honchak struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Barb Honchak pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Honchak jumps and tries to free her leg! Fujii doesn't allow this but Barb Honchak is able to get half guard here.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Honchak pulls her arm out of danger.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Barb Honchak manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Honchak uses her strength to keep Honchak at a disadvantage
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Megumi Fujii shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Megumi Fujii breaks that americana attempt!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak isolates Megumi Fujii's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Megumi Fujii is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak tries a kimura
Fujii breaks the lock.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Honchak studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Honchak is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fujii tries to roll out. She's too quick for Barb Honchak and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Honchak and it cost her top position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Honchak is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Fujii's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Barb Honchak's guard...
Barb Honchak has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Honchak
Fujii is in closed guard... Honchak tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Stand up! This is what Honchak's cornermen are shouting. Megumi Fujii is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barb Honchak sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fujii tries to roll out. She's too quick for Barb Honchak and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Honchak and it cost her top position.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 4
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Barb Honchak was tooling Megumi Fujii for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Megumi Fujii lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barb Honchak fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak tries to move to full mount
Honchak succeeds
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Barb Honchak doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Barb Honchak rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Honchak is in rear mount over Fujii
Megumi Fujii is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Fujii has Honchak controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Honchak is unable to move under Fujii control.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak has punished Fujii very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Honchak blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii 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!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Barb Honchak throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Fujii.
Honchak is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Barb Honchak slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak breaths deeply while on the ground
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Honchak tries to counter Fujii's moves on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Fujii tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Barb Honchak doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Honchak tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Barb Honchak throws a flurry of punches at Fujii...
A lot of them are hitting Fujii's face
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Barb Honchak in her guard...
Barb Honchak keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Honchak knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Honchak tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fujii struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megumi Fujii sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Honchak fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fujii sprawls and remains on her feet.
Honchak misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and launches herself over Honchak!
Barb Honchak is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Fujii and pushes her away!
Honchak steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fujii pushes Barb Honchak and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Honchak throws a body kick.
Blocked by Fujii.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 5
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Fujii decides to launch some tentative punches
Barb Honchak takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Megumi Fujii jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Honchak grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Barb Honchak
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! She's holding her side
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Honchak's face
Honchak shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Honchak jumps and tries to free her leg! Fujii doesn't allow this but Barb Honchak is able to get half guard here.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak aggressively and repeatedly punches Fujii.
Good job by Fujii blocking and slipping the blows.
Barb Honchak is in half guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak pushes Fujii's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fujii rolls and she's now on half guard over Barb Honchak. Nice reversal.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Fujii sits over her knees and pushes away Honchak's leg!
Honchak closes her legs around Megumi Fujii's leg. Fujii is not able to move away now!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Honchak is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Honchak
Barb Honchak looks rather shattered.
Honchak attempts a triangle from bottom! Megumi Fujii slips out. Honchak quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Megumi Fujii slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Barb Honchak. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Barb Honchak attempts a sweep single...
Barb Honchak catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in closed guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Honchak tries to escape from the closed guard
Honchak succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Barb Honchak tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in open guard over Fujii
Honchak tries to jump to side mount.
Megumi Fujii closed her guard around Barb Honchak.
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Barb Honchak in her guard.
Barb Honchak keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Barb Honchak is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Barb Honchak looks to pass to mount...
Fujii creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii looks rather shattered.
Fujii decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Fujii moves back and takes a deep breath.
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Honchak is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Barb Honchak
Barb Honchak tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Megumi Fujii jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Honchak moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Fujii launches a kick
Honchak checks it and keeps distance.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barb Honchak is measuring Fujii with her jab.
Fujii isn't fazed.
Barb Honchak shoots for a double leg takedown!
Megumi Fujii sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Honchak steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fujii has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barb Honchak jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.

Winner is Barb Honchak by Unanimous decision

Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 900 s

Statistics: Barb Honchak
Punches 22/28 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/17 (59%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 890 s

Honchak did lots of things. Fujii tried but didn’t do much good things. Thus, fin.