Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2015 9:56:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Miguel Torres that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Gono moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Akihiro Gono
misses its target.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gono is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Torres is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Gono's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Akihiro Gono tries a middle kick
Torres blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Akihiro Gono.
Torres staggers backwards. Gono wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Gono throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Akihiro Gono's head being snapped backwards!
Gono's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres circles around Gono
High kick from Miguel Torres!
He misses narrowly!
Akihiro Gono launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres's mind is definitely in the fight, Gono just got nailed! Miguel Torres saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gono is going to have a headache after this one.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Gono
Torres is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres 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.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Torres struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres 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.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Torres time to recover. Miguel Torres seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Torres throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Miguel Torres is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gono
Akihiro Gono is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Quick hook by Akihiro Gono
glances off Torres's arms.
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gono struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono showing excellent timing, blasts Miguel Torres with a right hand.
Great hook by Akihiro Gono! Miguel Torres is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
It lands flush with Akihiro Gono's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
Akihiro Gono takes a kick to the body.
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
Gono leans out of the way.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Gono creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Torres
Gono is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono tries to escape from the closed guard
Gono succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Torres is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Gono time to recover. Akihiro Gono seems to be ready to fight again. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono moves to shoot
but Miguel Torres delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miguel Torres.
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Round 2
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Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Gono's chin like a wrecking ball! Gono loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Torres is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres creates space and allows Akihiro Gono to stand up.
Gono climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Body kick by Akihiro Gono...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Torres
that lands on Gono's face like a cannon ball!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Gono!
Nice move by Torres who clinches and pushes Gono against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee towards Miguel Torres's left tight
Torres struggles and blocks the impact.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Miguel Torres charges at Gono throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gono is rocked!
Gono's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Gono
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Gono
Miguel Torres pushes Gono's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Gono is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Akihiro Gono to his stomach and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Torres is in rear mount over Gono
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gono! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with one hook in
Torres has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gono.
Nicely done! Torres now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Torres tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gono!
Torres has one of his arm over Akihiro Gono's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Torres tries to end this with a RNC!
Gono is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Akihiro Gono is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (RNC) at 3:27 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
This was a very seesaw fight. Guys were winning by a substantial margin, then kept trading who was winning. Torres took over later in the second and winned this one, via having more win than Gono.
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Miguel Torres that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Gono moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Akihiro Gono
misses its target.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gono is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Torres is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Gono's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Akihiro Gono tries a middle kick
Torres blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Akihiro Gono.
Torres staggers backwards. Gono wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Gono throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Akihiro Gono's head being snapped backwards!
Gono's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres circles around Gono
High kick from Miguel Torres!
He misses narrowly!
Akihiro Gono launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres's mind is definitely in the fight, Gono just got nailed! Miguel Torres saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Gono is going to have a headache after this one.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Gono
Torres is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres 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.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Torres struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres 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.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Torres time to recover. Miguel Torres seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Torres throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Miguel Torres is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gono
Akihiro Gono is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Quick hook by Akihiro Gono
glances off Torres's arms.
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gono struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono showing excellent timing, blasts Miguel Torres with a right hand.
Great hook by Akihiro Gono! Miguel Torres is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
It lands flush with Akihiro Gono's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Akihiro Gono away.
Akihiro Gono takes a kick to the body.
Gono is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
Gono leans out of the way.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Gono creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Torres
Gono is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono tries to escape from the closed guard
Gono succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Torres
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Torres is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Gono time to recover. Akihiro Gono seems to be ready to fight again. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono moves to shoot
but Miguel Torres delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miguel Torres.
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Round 2
=========================================
Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Gono's chin like a wrecking ball! Gono loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Chin
Torres is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres creates space and allows Akihiro Gono to stand up.
Gono climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Body kick by Akihiro Gono...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Torres
that lands on Gono's face like a cannon ball!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Gono!
Nice move by Torres who clinches and pushes Gono against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee towards Miguel Torres's left tight
Torres struggles and blocks the impact.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Miguel Torres charges at Gono throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gono is rocked!
Gono's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Gono
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Gono
Miguel Torres pushes Gono's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Gono is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Akihiro Gono to his stomach and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Torres is in rear mount over Gono
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gono! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with one hook in
Torres has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gono.
Nicely done! Torres now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Torres tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gono!
Torres has one of his arm over Akihiro Gono's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Torres tries to end this with a RNC!
Gono is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Akihiro Gono is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (RNC) at 3:27 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
This was a very seesaw fight. Guys were winning by a substantial margin, then kept trading who was winning. Torres took over later in the second and winned this one, via having more win than Gono.