Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2017 21:19:03 GMT -5
Matt Serra doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matt Serra and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gono wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Serra 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 0:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Gono creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
1:27 Round 1 and Gono is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Serra is countered by Akihiro Gono.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono opts to jump inside Serra's guard.
Serra didn't see that coming. Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono tries to escape from the closed guard
Gono succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Gono
Serra is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Gono's ribs.
That hit Gono who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Matt Serra regains half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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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The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Serra moves on the ground
Serra cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Matt Serra moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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 Matt Serra
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Gono misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Gono.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Every time Matt Serra attempts to get inside
Gono misses with a low kick.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Akihiro Gono's knows what to do here and blocks them
Akihiro Gono circles around Serra
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Lightning fast low kick from Serra!
Gono blocks that kick with his leg.
Gono wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grab one of Akihiro Gono's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Matt Serra throw Gono to the mat like a ragdoll
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Serra is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Gono tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Serra is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Akihiro Gono to stand up.
Gono climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra 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.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 4:45 in the 2 round
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Akihiro Gono pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Akihiro Gono circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Gono launches a hook to the body
Matt Serra moves aside looking for a counter...
Gono is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
Gono has a small cut in his Chin
Gono studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Serra blocks that kick with his leg.
Middle kick from Gono.
The kick just misses.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Gono is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left cheek
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Gono's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Akihiro Gono closed his guard around Matt Serra.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Akihiro Gono! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Akihiro Gono doesn't defend himself!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Nose
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra tries to open up Akihiro Gono's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gono in the side of the head
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Akihiro Gono.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono 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 Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Gono struggles to free himself
Serra launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Akihiro Gono's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Gono taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 2:46 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 474 s
Akihiro Gono raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matt Serra and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gono wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Serra 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 0:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Gono creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra is holding Akihiro Gono's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
1:27 Round 1 and Gono is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Serra is countered by Akihiro Gono.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono opts to jump inside Serra's guard.
Serra didn't see that coming. Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra now.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono tries to escape from the closed guard
Gono succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Serra
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Akihiro Gono's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Gono
Serra is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Gono's ribs.
That hit Gono who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Matt Serra regains half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Serra
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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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The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Serra moves on the ground
Serra cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Matt Serra moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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 Matt Serra
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Gono misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Gono.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Every time Matt Serra attempts to get inside
Gono misses with a low kick.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Akihiro Gono's knows what to do here and blocks them
Akihiro Gono circles around Serra
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Lightning fast low kick from Serra!
Gono blocks that kick with his leg.
Gono wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grab one of Akihiro Gono's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Matt Serra throw Gono to the mat like a ragdoll
Hard blow to Gono's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Serra is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Gono tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Serra is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Akihiro Gono to stand up.
Gono climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra 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.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Serra
Gono is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 4:45 in the 2 round
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Akihiro Gono pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Akihiro Gono circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Gono launches a hook to the body
Matt Serra moves aside looking for a counter...
Gono is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
Gono has a small cut in his Chin
Gono studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Serra blocks that kick with his leg.
Middle kick from Gono.
The kick just misses.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Gono is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left cheek
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Gono's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Gono
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Akihiro Gono closed his guard around Matt Serra.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Akihiro Gono! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Akihiro Gono doesn't defend himself!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Nose
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra tries to open up Akihiro Gono's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gono in the side of the head
Matt Serra is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Akihiro Gono.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono 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 Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Gono struggles to free himself
Serra launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Akihiro Gono's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Gono taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 2:46 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 474 s