Post by The Sandmen on Jan 15, 2015 17:36:55 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by KenFlo while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Takanori Gomi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Gomi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo cartwheels towards Gomi!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Takanori Gomi.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo succeeds
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Kenny Florian is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gomi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian moves to better his position on the ground...
Kenny Florian viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from KenFlo!
Takanori Gomi blocks
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on KenFlo's face
Brilliant combination from Kenny Florian
Gomi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A furious flurry of punches from Takanori Gomi
just misses KenFlo.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Takanori Gomi
Good shot! KenFlo has reasons to be worried.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Solid low kick from Kenny Florian.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Several good body shots
land on KenFlo.
KenFlo steps forward
Gomi feints.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
Gomi ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Takanori Gomi pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Kenny Florian's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Gomi suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Takanori Gomi!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over Gomi's face
Gomi shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kenny Florian aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
Good job by Gomi blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian moves to better his position on the ground...
Kenny Florian viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Gomi breaks free.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian isolates Takanori Gomi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Takanori Gomi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kenny Florian realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian paws at Gomi.
Gomi answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Takanori Gomi.
KenFlo staggers backwards. Gomi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kenny Florian timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Takanori Gomi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
KenFlo measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over KenFlo's face!
Kenny Florian blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to escape from closed guard...
Gomi struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A left hook from Gomi
grazes the chin of KenFlo.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gomi moves forward and holds KenFlo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Nothing from this... Takanori Gomi seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Those punches are hitting! KenFlo covers his head!
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo and Takanori Gomi are cliched up against the cage. KenFlo steps for a throw
Gomi stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
Kenny Florian dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Big mistake from Takanori Gomi! KenFlo tries to finish him off with a RNC!
KenFlo is unable to lock that and Gomi breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Takanori Gomi's ribs!
Gomi struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Takanori Gomi attempts a sweep single...
Takanori Gomi catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gomi.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to escape from the closed guard
Takanori Gomi any adventage in the ground.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gomi struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Kenny Florian's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Takanori Gomi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takanori Gomi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo fights back with his feet, forcing Gomi to try something else.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi cartwheels towards KenFlo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Inside leg kick from Gomi
that goes awry.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
KenFlo is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi tries to roll on the ground...
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Kenny Florian's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Takanori Gomi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gomi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Kenny Florian checks the kick.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Nice punch by Kenny Florian
that nearly tags Gomi.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Gomi throws a hook
He fails to land it.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gomi's jaw!
Gomi 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 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Those punches are hitting! KenFlo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo pushes Takanori Gomi againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gomi cannot escape Kenny Florian's clinch! Kenny Florian is just brutalizing Gomi with punches time and time again!
Gomi's Nose is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Gomi's face while in the clinch!
Gomi can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
Gomi misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gomi ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Kenny Florian throws a combo
Takanori Gomi ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! KenFlo swings again, only to get countered once more! KenFlo is looking bad here!
Lightning fast low kick from Gomi!
KenFlo blocks that kick with his leg.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo goes to the body...
his punches graze Gomi's arm.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Takanori Gomi to stand up.
Gomi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gomi showing excellent timing, blasts Kenny Florian with a right hand.
Great hook by Takanori Gomi! Kenny Florian is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gomi is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Gomi launches a kick to KenFlo's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gomi is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Gomi dodges that
KenFlo misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo now.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He is not able to do it
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Takanori Gomi to stand up.
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian hooks Gomi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Takanori Gomi manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. KenFlo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Kenny Florian takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gomi throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Some nice shots from Kenny Florian
miss their mark.
Takanori Gomi throws a looping right hand...
That lands on KenFlo's chin! That stops KenFlo in his tracks!
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gomi struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like KenFlo was hit by a bus!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
gets deflected.
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
Good front kick from KenFlo!
Takanori Gomi blocks
Takanori Gomi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo steps backwards away from Takanori Gomi. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gomi's jaw!
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in open guard over Gomi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gomi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Takanori Gomi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gomi's guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gomi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian isolates Takanori Gomi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Takanori Gomi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Kenny Florian takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Takanori Gomi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Takanori Gomi breaks that americana attempt!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo catch Takanori Gomi's right arm and tries a kimura
Gomi Hyper-extended his arm
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Takanori Gomi holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo suddenly holds Takanori Gomi's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi struggles to free himself
Gomi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kenny Florian!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Takanori Gomi is in KenFlo open guard now
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Gomi misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
Winner is Kenny Florian by Split decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 11/27 (41%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 36/55 (65%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 9/26 (35%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/59 (37%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 861 s
So many decisions on this card. Soo interesting! This one I scored Gomi, but I can see where control and sub-aggression were enough for some to give it to Kenny. Gomi definitely had a notable advantage in damage done though. INtereting.
Takanori Gomi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Gomi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo cartwheels towards Gomi!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Takanori Gomi.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo succeeds
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Kenny Florian is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gomi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian moves to better his position on the ground...
Kenny Florian viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from KenFlo!
Takanori Gomi blocks
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on KenFlo's face
Brilliant combination from Kenny Florian
Gomi is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A furious flurry of punches from Takanori Gomi
just misses KenFlo.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Takanori Gomi
Good shot! KenFlo has reasons to be worried.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Solid low kick from Kenny Florian.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Several good body shots
land on KenFlo.
KenFlo steps forward
Gomi feints.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kenny Florian!
Gomi ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Takanori Gomi pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Kenny Florian's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Gomi suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Takanori Gomi!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over Gomi's face
Gomi shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kenny Florian aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
Good job by Gomi blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian moves to better his position on the ground...
Kenny Florian viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Gomi breaks free.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian isolates Takanori Gomi's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Takanori Gomi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kenny Florian realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian paws at Gomi.
Gomi answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Takanori Gomi.
KenFlo staggers backwards. Gomi wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo moves on the ground
Kenny Florian moves to side mount
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kenny Florian timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Takanori Gomi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
KenFlo measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over KenFlo's face!
Kenny Florian blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to escape from closed guard...
Gomi struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
KenFlo seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A left hook from Gomi
grazes the chin of KenFlo.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gomi moves forward and holds KenFlo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Nothing from this... Takanori Gomi seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Those punches are hitting! KenFlo covers his head!
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo and Takanori Gomi are cliched up against the cage. KenFlo steps for a throw
Gomi stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
Kenny Florian dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Big mistake from Takanori Gomi! KenFlo tries to finish him off with a RNC!
KenFlo is unable to lock that and Gomi breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Takanori Gomi's ribs!
Gomi struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Takanori Gomi attempts a sweep single...
Takanori Gomi catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gomi.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to escape from the closed guard
Takanori Gomi any adventage in the ground.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gomi struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Kenny Florian's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Takanori Gomi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takanori Gomi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo fights back with his feet, forcing Gomi to try something else.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi cartwheels towards KenFlo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Inside leg kick from Gomi
that goes awry.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
KenFlo is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi tries to roll on the ground...
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Kenny Florian's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gomi pulls his arm out of danger.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Takanori Gomi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gomi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Kenny Florian checks the kick.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Nice punch by Kenny Florian
that nearly tags Gomi.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Gomi throws a hook
He fails to land it.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gomi's jaw!
Gomi 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 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to KenFlo's head
Those punches are hitting! KenFlo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo pushes Takanori Gomi againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gomi cannot escape Kenny Florian's clinch! Kenny Florian is just brutalizing Gomi with punches time and time again!
Gomi's Nose is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Kenny Florian down... KenFlo stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard KenFlo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Gomi's face while in the clinch!
Gomi can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
Gomi misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gomi ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Kenny Florian throws a combo
Takanori Gomi ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! KenFlo swings again, only to get countered once more! KenFlo is looking bad here!
Lightning fast low kick from Gomi!
KenFlo blocks that kick with his leg.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo goes to the body...
his punches graze Gomi's arm.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Takanori Gomi to stand up.
Gomi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gomi showing excellent timing, blasts Kenny Florian with a right hand.
Great hook by Takanori Gomi! Kenny Florian is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gomi is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Gomi launches a kick to KenFlo's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gomi is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Gomi dodges that
KenFlo misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi decides to jump inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo now.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He is not able to do it
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Takanori Gomi to stand up.
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian hooks Gomi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Takanori Gomi manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. KenFlo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Kenny Florian takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gomi throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Some nice shots from Kenny Florian
miss their mark.
Takanori Gomi throws a looping right hand...
That lands on KenFlo's chin! That stops KenFlo in his tracks!
KenFlo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gomi struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like KenFlo was hit by a bus!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
gets deflected.
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
Good front kick from KenFlo!
Takanori Gomi blocks
Takanori Gomi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo steps backwards away from Takanori Gomi. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gomi's jaw!
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Gomi
KenFlo is in open guard over Gomi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gomi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Takanori Gomi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gomi's guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Gomi
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gomi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian isolates Takanori Gomi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Takanori Gomi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kenny Florian lost his dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Gomi
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Kenny Florian takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Takanori Gomi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Takanori Gomi breaks that americana attempt!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo catch Takanori Gomi's right arm and tries a kimura
Gomi Hyper-extended his arm
That kimura from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
Takanori Gomi holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
KenFlo suddenly holds Takanori Gomi's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kenny Florian appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Gomi struggles to free himself
Gomi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kenny Florian!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
Gomi struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Takanori Gomi is in KenFlo open guard now
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Gomi misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over KenFlo
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kenny Florian, but it's close.
Winner is Kenny Florian by Split decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 11/27 (41%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 36/55 (65%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 9/26 (35%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/59 (37%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 861 s
So many decisions on this card. Soo interesting! This one I scored Gomi, but I can see where control and sub-aggression were enough for some to give it to Kenny. Gomi definitely had a notable advantage in damage done though. INtereting.