Post by The Sandmen on Jun 13, 2017 6:39:40 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Cerrone while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cerrone and Gono move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gono's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Right cheek
Cerrone 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 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Cerrone's head
Nothing from this... Akihiro Gono seems frustrated.
Gono misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gono hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gono is throwing a flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone stumbles backwards but Akihiro Gono chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone grapple with Akihiro Gono and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Akihiro Gono managed to maintain his balances and move away from Cerrone
Akihiro Gono circles around Cerrone
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Donald Cerrone's punches
Cerrone is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Donald Cerrone throws a combo
Akihiro Gono ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cerrone swings again, only to get countered once more! Cerrone is looking bad here!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left eye
Donald Cerrone and Gono engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cerrone stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Akihiro Gono is coming in again!
Akihiro Gono is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Cerrone quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cerrone sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gono blocks and pushes his opponent.
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gono's ribs.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Gono is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Gono is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gono is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
deflected by Cerrone.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Cerrone's face.
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Round 2
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Akihiro Gono is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punches from Donald Cerrone.
Even nicer blocks from Gono.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Akihiro Gono sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Akihiro Gono caliber.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
Cerrone seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gono is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Akihiro Gono has left Cerrone staggered! Akihiro Gono should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Cerrone's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Donald Cerrone.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Gono delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cerrone is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Cerrone to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cerrone.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by TKO (Elbows) at 1:46 Round 2
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Cerrone wanted to win. But Gono said nono, that's an ohno, and won instead. Cerrone may or may not like pepperoni.
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cerrone and Gono move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gono's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Right cheek
Cerrone 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 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Cerrone's head
Nothing from this... Akihiro Gono seems frustrated.
Gono misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gono hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gono is throwing a flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone stumbles backwards but Akihiro Gono chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone grapple with Akihiro Gono and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Akihiro Gono managed to maintain his balances and move away from Cerrone
Akihiro Gono circles around Cerrone
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Donald Cerrone's punches
Cerrone is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Donald Cerrone throws a combo
Akihiro Gono ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cerrone swings again, only to get countered once more! Cerrone is looking bad here!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left eye
Donald Cerrone and Gono engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cerrone stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Akihiro Gono is coming in again!
Akihiro Gono is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Cerrone quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cerrone sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gono blocks and pushes his opponent.
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gono's ribs.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Gono is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Gono is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gono is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
deflected by Cerrone.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
Cerrone's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono viciously slams hammer blows to Cerrone's face!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Cerrone
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Cerrone's face.
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Round 2
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Akihiro Gono is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punches from Donald Cerrone.
Even nicer blocks from Gono.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Akihiro Gono sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Cerrone was not ready to fight a fighter of Akihiro Gono caliber.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
Cerrone seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gono is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Akihiro Gono storms over Cerrone with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gono doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cerrone's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Akihiro Gono has left Cerrone staggered! Akihiro Gono should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Donald Cerrone's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Cerrone's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Donald Cerrone.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Gono delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cerrone is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Cerrone to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cerrone.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by TKO (Elbows) at 1:46 Round 2
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Cerrone wanted to win. But Gono said nono, that's an ohno, and won instead. Cerrone may or may not like pepperoni.