Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2017 23:16:08 GMT -5
Akihiro Gono looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ryan Hall is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gono has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Hall 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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.
Gono throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Good front kick from Gono!
Hall stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Hall's body! He's holding his side
Gono is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryan Hall.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Hall's ribs
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Akihiro Gono caliber.
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall closed his guard around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hall's ribs.
Hall blocks Akihiro Gono's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Hall's chin with an uppercut while Hall lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hall's thigh!
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono is in closed guard... Hall 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 Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Akihiro Gono.
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Round 2
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Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
0:17 Round 2 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hall tries to jump to side mount.
Akihiro Gono jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Gono continues in closed guard
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryan Hall fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Gono breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono sits up and gets an arm around Hall's neck!
Hall pushes Akihiro Gono back to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall sits over his knees and pushes away Gono's leg!
Ryan Hall is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akihiro Gono tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akihiro Gono slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryan Hall struggles not allowing Akihiro Gono improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Akihiro Gono is on half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Hall's leg!
Hall closes his legs around Akihiro Gono's leg. Gono is not able to move away now!
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hall sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gono pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hall rolls and he's now on half guard over Akihiro Gono. Nice reversal.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Hall works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Ryan Hall tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Ryan Hall hooks Gono's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono postures up and breaks the triangle.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono throws a flurry of punches at Hall...
A lot of them are hitting Hall's face
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hall.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Akihiro Gono stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Ryan Hall tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryan Hall any adventage in the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hall's face!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Hall fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hall is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Gono breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gono leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Left eye
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Akihiro Gono fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Great move by Gono who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Hall.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Hall is doing a great job covering himself up.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Hall 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
A punch from Akihiro Gono
grazes Hall's right cheek.
Good movement from Gono
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gono pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gono tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches towards Hall's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Ryan Hall receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Hard blow to Hall's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hall pushes off of Akihiro Gono and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gono holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Hall pushes away Gono trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gono doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hall pushes down Akihiro Gono and tries to pull guard
Gono breaks the lock and Ryan Hall falls to the ground!
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
Akihiro Gono takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Gono decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall did not see that coming! Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
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.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono hovers above Hall
Good punches to Hall's body.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Gono, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Gono is holding Ryan Hall's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Hall!
Gono blocks with confidence
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Akihiro Gono has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono isolates Ryan Hall's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ryan Hall is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Hall
Hall has Gono controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gono is unable to move under Hall control.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Akihiro Gono tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Akihiro Gono jabs at Hall
hitting his chest.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Hall on his head!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hall in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono has seen better days.
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gono.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1008 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Maw right then. (?)
Ryan Hall is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gono has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Hall 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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.
Gono throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Good front kick from Gono!
Hall stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Hall's body! He's holding his side
Gono is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryan Hall.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Hall's ribs
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Akihiro Gono caliber.
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall closed his guard around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hall's ribs.
Hall blocks Akihiro Gono's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Hall's chin with an uppercut while Hall lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hall's thigh!
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono is in closed guard... Hall 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 Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Akihiro Gono.
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Round 2
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Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
0:17 Round 2 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hall tries to jump to side mount.
Akihiro Gono jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Gono continues in closed guard
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryan Hall fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Gono breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono sits up and gets an arm around Hall's neck!
Hall pushes Akihiro Gono back to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall sits over his knees and pushes away Gono's leg!
Ryan Hall is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akihiro Gono tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akihiro Gono slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryan Hall struggles not allowing Akihiro Gono improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Akihiro Gono is on half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Hall's leg!
Hall closes his legs around Akihiro Gono's leg. Gono is not able to move away now!
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall 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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hall sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gono pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hall rolls and he's now on half guard over Akihiro Gono. Nice reversal.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Hall works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Ryan Hall tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Ryan Hall hooks Gono's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono postures up and breaks the triangle.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono throws a flurry of punches at Hall...
A lot of them are hitting Hall's face
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Gono is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Hall looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hall.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Akihiro Gono stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Ryan Hall tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryan Hall any adventage in the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hall's face!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Hall fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hall is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Gono breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gono leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Left eye
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Akihiro Gono fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Great move by Gono who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Hall.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Hall is doing a great job covering himself up.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Hall 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
A punch from Akihiro Gono
grazes Hall's right cheek.
Good movement from Gono
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gono pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gono tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches towards Hall's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Ryan Hall receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Hard blow to Hall's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hall pushes off of Akihiro Gono and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gono holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Hall pushes away Gono trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gono doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hall pushes down Akihiro Gono and tries to pull guard
Gono breaks the lock and Ryan Hall falls to the ground!
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
Akihiro Gono takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gono is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Gono decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall did not see that coming! Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
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.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono hovers above Hall
Good punches to Hall's body.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Gono, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Gono is holding Ryan Hall's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Hall!
Gono blocks with confidence
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Akihiro Gono has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Hall's ribs.
That hit Hall who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Gono
Hall is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono isolates Ryan Hall's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ryan Hall is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Gono misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Hall
Hall has Gono controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gono is unable to move under Hall control.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Akihiro Gono tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Akihiro Gono jabs at Hall
hitting his chest.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Hall on his head!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
Gono tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hall in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Hall
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Hall
Akihiro Gono has seen better days.
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Hall
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gono.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1008 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Maw right then. (?)