Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2016 20:33:03 GMT -5
Khabib Nurmagomedov is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nurmagomedov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Akihiro Gono who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov launches a few hard punches to Akihiro Gono's ribs!
Gono struggles and protects himself.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono grab one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Akihiro Gono throw Nurmagomedov to the mat like a ragdoll
Gono is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Gono cartwheels towards Nurmagomedov!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Akihiro Gono moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Gono open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gono is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
Gono adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground...
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gono's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gono is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Akihiro Gono!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Akihiro Gono pushes Nurmagomedov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Nurmagomedov is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov creates enough space to control Akihiro Gono's leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov 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!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov forces Akihiro Gono to open his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono and Nurmagomedov are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Nurmagomedov 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!
Gono reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov work his BJJ game.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Gono's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nurmagomedov who is in full mount! Gono is in trouble now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov catch Akihiro Gono's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Akihiro Gono holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gono struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gono's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono hold his own hand and breaks Nurmagomedov's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gono spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gono is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono opts to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Gono's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gono doesn't fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Gono's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Akihiro Gono has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gono leans and gets Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akihiro Gono slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
deflected by Nurmagomedov.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Akihiro Gono cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Nurmagomedov's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Good leg kicks from Akihiro Gono.
Nurmagomedov winces a bit.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Akihiro Gono's knows what to do here and blocks them
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gono suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Akihiro Gono has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gono launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Nurmagomedov's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Akihiro Gono and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Akihiro Gono tries a hook to the body
and hits Nurmagomedov ribs hard
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves forward and holds Gono
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gono catches an ankle and Nurmagomedov is tripped to the mat!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to cut off Gono with punches
Gono avoids getting cornered.
Nurmagomedov is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Nurmagomedov launches a stiff jab!
Gono ducks that one.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nurmagomedov's chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov decides to launch some tentative punches
Akihiro Gono takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Pitty-pat punches from Gono
They're bothering Nurmagomedov even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Akihiro Gono who is trying to get one hook in!
Akihiro Gono has one hook in!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nurmagomedov holds Akihiro Gono's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gono pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Nurmagomedov is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Gono engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Akihiro Gono is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nurmagomedov Hyper-extended his left arm
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/25 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 16/47 (34%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1160 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 23/35 (66%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
Khabib was doing okay, but I think he would have benefited from some stamina. Ground fighting is gruelling. (Toughness is also your friend).
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nurmagomedov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Akihiro Gono who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov launches a few hard punches to Akihiro Gono's ribs!
Gono struggles and protects himself.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono grab one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Akihiro Gono throw Nurmagomedov to the mat like a ragdoll
Gono is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Gono cartwheels towards Nurmagomedov!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Akihiro Gono moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Gono open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gono is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
Gono adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground...
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gono's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gono is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Akihiro Gono!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Akihiro Gono pushes Nurmagomedov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Nurmagomedov is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov creates enough space to control Akihiro Gono's leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov 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!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov forces Akihiro Gono to open his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono and Nurmagomedov are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Nurmagomedov 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!
Gono reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov work his BJJ game.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Gono's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nurmagomedov who is in full mount! Gono is in trouble now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov catch Akihiro Gono's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Akihiro Gono holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gono struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gono's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono hold his own hand and breaks Nurmagomedov's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gono spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gono is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono opts to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Gono's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gono doesn't fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Gono's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akihiro Gono manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Akihiro Gono has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Akihiro Gono didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gono leans and gets Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akihiro Gono slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
deflected by Nurmagomedov.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Akihiro Gono cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Nurmagomedov's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Gono catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Good leg kicks from Akihiro Gono.
Nurmagomedov winces a bit.
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Akihiro Gono's knows what to do here and blocks them
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gono suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Akihiro Gono has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gono launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Nurmagomedov's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Akihiro Gono and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Akihiro Gono tries a hook to the body
and hits Nurmagomedov ribs hard
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves forward and holds Gono
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gono catches an ankle and Nurmagomedov is tripped to the mat!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to cut off Gono with punches
Gono avoids getting cornered.
Nurmagomedov is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Akihiro Gono's guard...
Gono doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Nurmagomedov launches a stiff jab!
Gono ducks that one.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nurmagomedov's chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov decides to launch some tentative punches
Akihiro Gono takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Gono is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Pitty-pat punches from Gono
They're bothering Nurmagomedov even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Akihiro Gono who is trying to get one hook in!
Akihiro Gono has one hook in!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Gono is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nurmagomedov holds Akihiro Gono's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Gono
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Gono pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves to half guard
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Akihiro Gono is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gono sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Nurmagomedov is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Gono engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Akihiro Gono is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nurmagomedov Hyper-extended his left arm
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/25 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 16/47 (34%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1160 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 23/35 (66%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1146 s
Khabib was doing okay, but I think he would have benefited from some stamina. Ground fighting is gruelling. (Toughness is also your friend).