Post by The Sandmen on Jul 4, 2016 13:05:45 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Akihiro Gono looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gono is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Lauzon time to recover. Joe Lauzon 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.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lauzon is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon hooks Gono's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Lauzon catch Akihiro Gono's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Lauzon is locking that kimura...
Akihiro Gono holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon isolates Akihiro Gono's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Akihiro Gono is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Joe Lauzon is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Joe Lauzon for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Gono time to recover... 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 Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gono doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lauzon's thigh!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Lauzon and Gono are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Lauzon 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!
Tremendous strikes from Gono!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Gono moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gono wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gono moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Akihiro Gono is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joe Lauzon gets the advantage
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gono's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gono's being punished here!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Gono open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Lauzon is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gono blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akihiro Gono and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Akihiro Gono closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Gono is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Gono moves on the ground
Gono cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Gono blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon 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!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono 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 Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Gono shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. 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 avoids a dangerous strike from Lauzon
and counters with a solid straight!
Gono steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Gono goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Gono in a double underhook!
Gono doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gono who put distance between them
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Lauzon.
The kick just misses.
A right hand from Akihiro Gono
makes Lauzon stumble back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gono doesn't let Lauzon get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Lauzon is in open guard over Gono... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gono rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono throws up a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon postures up and breaks the triangle.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gono is able to break the lock.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Gono quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. 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.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Akihiro Gono!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
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...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Akihiro Gono is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Gono is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Akihiro Gono's lock! This is over! Lauzon didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Armbar) at 2:49 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 32/38 (84%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Lauzon was doing well, then became rather tired. Thereafter, Gono took over.
Akihiro Gono looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gono is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Lauzon time to recover. Joe Lauzon 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.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lauzon is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon hooks Gono's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Lauzon catch Akihiro Gono's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Lauzon is locking that kimura...
Akihiro Gono holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Joe Lauzon isolates Akihiro Gono's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Akihiro Gono is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Joe Lauzon is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Joe Lauzon for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Gono time to recover... 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 Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gono doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lauzon's thigh!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Lauzon and Gono are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Lauzon 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!
Tremendous strikes from Gono!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Gono moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gono wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gono moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Akihiro Gono is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joe Lauzon gets the advantage
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gono's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gono's being punished here!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Gono open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gono
Lauzon is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gono blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akihiro Gono and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Akihiro Gono closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Akihiro Gono realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Gono is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Gono moves on the ground
Gono cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Gono blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon 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!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono 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 Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Gono shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gono blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. 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 avoids a dangerous strike from Lauzon
and counters with a solid straight!
Gono steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Gono goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Gono in a double underhook!
Gono doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gono who put distance between them
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Lauzon.
The kick just misses.
A right hand from Akihiro Gono
makes Lauzon stumble back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gono doesn't let Lauzon get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Lauzon is in open guard over Gono... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gono rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono throws up a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon postures up and breaks the triangle.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gono is able to break the lock.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Gono quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. 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.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Akihiro Gono!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Akihiro Gono forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Lauzon
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...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Lauzon
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Akihiro Gono is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Gono is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Akihiro Gono's lock! This is over! Lauzon didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Armbar) at 2:49 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 32/38 (84%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Lauzon was doing well, then became rather tired. Thereafter, Gono took over.