Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2017 7:48:12 GMT -5
The winner of this fight becomes the new Emperor of Japan, for no damned reason.
Akihiro Gono looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Kid Yamamoto is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Akihiro Gono and Kid Yamamoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Kid Yamamoto is taking the best of the fight.
Kid is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono shows great balance while pushing away Kid Yamamoto
Gono goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
Kid checks it.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gono is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
The punches go wide.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto creates enough space to control Akihiro Gono's leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kid's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Kid Yamamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Kid holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Gono is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Kid Yamamoto has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Good front kick from Gono!
Kid Yamamoto blocks
Gono fires low kicks
punishing Kid's legs repeatedly.
Kid hyper-extended his left leg
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Kid.
Akihiro Gono launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kid's knee!
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kid Yamamoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gono tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono pushes off of Kid Yamamoto and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kid stumbles backwards but Akihiro Gono chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Kid has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Kid Yamamoto!
Akihiro Gono is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Gono! It would have finished this fight.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono is swinging for the fences!
Kid backpedals and creates space. Akihiro Gono is asking him if he is going to fight!
Akihiro Gono tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto grapple with Akihiro Gono and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gono is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Gono is holding Kid Yamamoto's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono and Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kid Yamamoto is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gono Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gono's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Gono's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Gono is unable to cover himself now!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gono's face with those brutal elbows! Gono needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gono's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Kid Yamamoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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.
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid Yamamoto can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gono's face with those brutal elbows! Gono needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto is in Gono open guard now
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Kid is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto is looking to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto moves to better his position on the ground...
Kid Yamamoto wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kid Yamamoto.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Akihiro Gono sits high on Kid Yamamoto's chest and pulls his leg underneath Kid's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kid tries to roll out. He's too quick for Akihiro Gono and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gono and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
Good job by Gono blocking and slipping the blows.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kid Yamamoto.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Akihiro Gono's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
Kid is trying to counter now!
Kid Yamamoto attempts to move to full guard
Kid Yamamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono moves on the ground
Akihiro Gono moves to side mount
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Kid won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Kid Yamamoto to fight back!
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
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.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's chin with an uppercut while Kid lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gono fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Gono steps backwards away from Kid Yamamoto. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Here comes Akihiro Gono with a vicious middle kick!
Kid Yamamoto dodges that one moving backwards
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Kid Yamamoto!
You can see Akihiro Gono's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kid is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Quick hook by Kid Yamamoto
Good shot! Gono has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Mouth
Kid Yamamoto swings...
hard impact to Gono's face!
Gono's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
High kick from Akihiro Gono!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kid throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gono's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono has a small cut in his Chin
Kid throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
John McCarthy 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 4
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Akihiro Gono is a bloody mess!
Gono is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is a bloody mess!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kid Yamamoto managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Gono misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid Yamamoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He is not able to do it
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto moves to better his position on the ground...
Kid Yamamoto viciously slams hammer blows to Gono's face!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Gono's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Gono is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Forehead
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Gono doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Akihiro Gono! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Akihiro Gono doesn't defend himself!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Gono has a small cut in his Forehead
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gono doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Kid is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
John McCarthy is asking Gono to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Gono.
Gono has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Kid Yamamoto by TKO (GnP) at 2:44 Round 4
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 8/15 (53%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 66/90 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Gono is taller than Igor Vovchanchyn. Kid Yamamoto is nearly 80 pounds lighter than Igor, and only 3 inches shorter. Smoke that in your pipe and put it!
Akihiro Gono looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Kid Yamamoto is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Akihiro Gono and Kid Yamamoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Kid Yamamoto is taking the best of the fight.
Kid is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono shows great balance while pushing away Kid Yamamoto
Gono goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
Kid checks it.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid Yamamoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gono is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
The punches go wide.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto creates enough space to control Akihiro Gono's leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kid's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Kid Yamamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Kid holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Gono is in closed guard... Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Kid Yamamoto's guard...
Kid Yamamoto has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Good front kick from Gono!
Kid Yamamoto blocks
Gono fires low kicks
punishing Kid's legs repeatedly.
Kid hyper-extended his left leg
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Kid.
Akihiro Gono launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kid's knee!
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kid Yamamoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gono tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono pushes off of Kid Yamamoto and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kid stumbles backwards but Akihiro Gono chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Kid has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Kid Yamamoto!
Akihiro Gono is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Gono! It would have finished this fight.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono is swinging for the fences!
Kid backpedals and creates space. Akihiro Gono is asking him if he is going to fight!
Akihiro Gono tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto grapple with Akihiro Gono and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gono is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Gono is holding Kid Yamamoto's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono and Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kid Yamamoto is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gono Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gono's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Gono's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Gono is unable to cover himself now!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gono's face with those brutal elbows! Gono needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gono's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Kid Yamamoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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.
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid Yamamoto can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gono's face with those brutal elbows! Gono needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto is in Gono open guard now
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Kid is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto is looking to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto moves to better his position on the ground...
Kid Yamamoto wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kid Yamamoto.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Akihiro Gono sits high on Kid Yamamoto's chest and pulls his leg underneath Kid's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kid tries to roll out. He's too quick for Akihiro Gono and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gono and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
Good job by Gono blocking and slipping the blows.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Gono
Kid is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Kid Yamamoto.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Kid Yamamoto can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Akihiro Gono pushes Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kid wraps his legs while he holds Akihiro Gono's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Kid
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
Kid is trying to counter now!
Kid Yamamoto attempts to move to full guard
Kid Yamamoto manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Kid
Gono moves on the ground
Akihiro Gono moves to side mount
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Kid won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Kid Yamamoto to fight back!
Kid measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
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.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's chin with an uppercut while Kid lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kid Yamamoto slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gono fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Gono steps backwards away from Kid Yamamoto. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Here comes Akihiro Gono with a vicious middle kick!
Kid Yamamoto dodges that one moving backwards
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Kid Yamamoto!
You can see Akihiro Gono's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kid is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Quick hook by Kid Yamamoto
Good shot! Gono has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Mouth
Kid Yamamoto swings...
hard impact to Gono's face!
Gono's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kid pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
High kick from Akihiro Gono!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kid throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gono's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono has a small cut in his Chin
Kid throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
John McCarthy 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 4
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Akihiro Gono is a bloody mess!
Gono is holding Kid Yamamoto's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kid Yamamoto shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is a bloody mess!
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kid Yamamoto managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Gono misses a step and Kid Yamamoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kid Yamamoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Kid
He is not able to do it
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Gono
Kid moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto moves to better his position on the ground...
Kid Yamamoto viciously slams hammer blows to Gono's face!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Gono's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Gono is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Forehead
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kid's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Gono doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Akihiro Gono! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Akihiro Gono doesn't defend himself!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Akihiro Gono
Solid shots!
Gono has a small cut in his Forehead
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Gono
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gono doesn't stop bleeding.
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Kid Yamamoto manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Kid fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Kid is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
John McCarthy is asking Gono to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Gono.
Gono has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Kid Yamamoto by TKO (GnP) at 2:44 Round 4
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 8/15 (53%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 66/90 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 574 s
Gono is taller than Igor Vovchanchyn. Kid Yamamoto is nearly 80 pounds lighter than Igor, and only 3 inches shorter. Smoke that in your pipe and put it!