Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Feb 1, 2014 16:05:56 GMT -5
Edson Barboza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Yves Lavigne.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Superb haymaker by Barboza
that lands on Gono's face like a cannon ball!
Gono has a small cut in his Mouth
Edson Barboza tries a hook to the body
and hits Gono ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barboza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 open guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza 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 Barboza
1:11 Round 1 and Barboza is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Barboza 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.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to open Barboza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Barboza is unable to cover himself now!
Barboza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to open Barboza's guard...
Barboza breaks the lock and covers himself from Gono's punches
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza tries to open up Akihiro Gono's defense faking a few punches.
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around Barboza's arms and counters the punches.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Barboza in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Barboza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barboza steps backwards away from Akihiro Gono. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Barboza jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Barboza's head
Those punches are hitting! Barboza covers his head!
Barboza doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Barboza forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Barboza's head
Nothing from this... Akihiro Gono seems frustrated.
Yves Lavigne sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gono steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barboza goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Good punches to Gono's body.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Barboza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Yves Lavigne separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and Barboza is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson Barboza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barboza into his guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Good punches to Gono's body.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gono tries to stand up!
Barboza doesn't allow him!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson Barboza tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Barboza shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edson Barboza tries to open Gono's guard...
Gono breaks the lock and covers himself from Barboza's punches
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barboza pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Lavigne 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.
Here comes Akihiro Gono with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Barboza's ribs!
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Barboza's face like a cannon ball!
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza checks the kick.
Barboza is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Edson Barboza
just misses Gono.
Barboza steps backwards away from Akihiro Gono. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Gono blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Barboza clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Barboza with punches
Barboza reels from the strikes.
Barboza has a small cut in his Nose
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Barboza avoids a dangerous strike from Gono
and counters with a solid straight!
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barboza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Edson Barboza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
Barboza is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza 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 Edson Barboza
Gono catch Edson Barboza's right arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barboza is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza 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 full mount over Edson Barboza
Not a desiderable position that Barboza is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Akihiro Gono work his BJJ game.
Gono catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Edson Barboza to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Barboza
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barboza! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Gono is in rear mount over Barboza with one hook in
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Barboza is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gono
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barboza looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barboza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to close the guard.
Barboza put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barboza misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Barboza doesn't want to free his opponent and Gono continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Akihiro Gono moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barboza with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Deep breaths from Edson Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Edson Barboza sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono pushes Edson Barboza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Barboza doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barboza's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Barboza launches a furious hook!
That hits Gono's chin like a wrecking ball! Gono loses balance and goes to the mat.
Barboza is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Barboza launches a kick to Gono's thigh
Loud pop!
Barboza is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Akihiro Gono is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Barboza with punches
Barboza reels from the strikes.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gono jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Akihiro Gono pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barboza launches a few hard punches to Akihiro Gono's ribs!
Akihiro Gono's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gono is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edson Barboza just can't get away!
Barboza's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch to Akihiro Gono ribs and the tries to trip him
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Barboza use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Key Arena (Seattle, WA) is cheering him!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
Gono shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barboza drills Akihiro Gono's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Gono's Forehead is beginning to swell
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza 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!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Edson Barboza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Barboza tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Barboza tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono creates enough space to control Edson Barboza's leg.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Barboza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barboza blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gono
Gono holds Edson Barboza's arms and blocks the punches!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Akihiro Gono stops him from throwing strikes.
Barboza clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barboza pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Gono's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono has a small cut in his Nose
A punch from Edson Barboza
grazes Gono's right cheek.
Akihiro Gono moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono leans back...
Barboza eyes him warily.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Gono, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Gono goes for a low kick..
Barboza avoids the deadly blow.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Inside leg kick from Barboza
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Barboza Hyper-extended his arm
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Barboza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barboza blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Edson Barboza's cheek! Barboza stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gono is standing while Barboza is on the ground on his back
Gono moves backwards and gestures for Edson Barboza to stand up.
Barboza climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Barboza.
Akihiro Gono launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barboza from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edson Barboza is opening up on Gono and raining down combinations!
Gono doesn't look worried as he defends.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barboza steps forward
Akihiro Gono catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Barboza goes to the body...
his punches graze Gono's arm.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Barboza moves forward looking for some action
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Akihiro Gono launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barboza from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Nose
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Barboza moves to shoot
but Akihiro Gono delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Barboza is out! Barboza is out! Akihiro Gono has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Barboza's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Winner is Akihiro Gono by KO (Knee) at 2:36 Round 5
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/54 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1403,13
Clinch Damage 133,33
Ground Damage 637,5
Time on the ground 740 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 7/38 (18%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3944,41
Clinch Damage 97,37
Ground Damage 148,17
Time on the ground 752 s
What a battle! This was dead even for the most part then Gono looked like he was going to take over then Barboza came back towards the end of the 4th round. Thought this one was going to go the distance after that, then with both at basically full health to start the 5th, Gono caught Barboza clean with one nasty shot and it was all downhill for Edson til the knee that finally finished him off. Great fight.
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Yves Lavigne.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Superb haymaker by Barboza
that lands on Gono's face like a cannon ball!
Gono has a small cut in his Mouth
Edson Barboza tries a hook to the body
and hits Gono ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barboza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 open guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza 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 Barboza
1:11 Round 1 and Barboza is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Barboza 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.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to open Barboza's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Barboza is unable to cover himself now!
Barboza's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to open Barboza's guard...
Barboza breaks the lock and covers himself from Gono's punches
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza tries to open up Akihiro Gono's defense faking a few punches.
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around Barboza's arms and counters the punches.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Barboza in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Barboza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barboza steps backwards away from Akihiro Gono. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Barboza jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Barboza's head
Those punches are hitting! Barboza covers his head!
Barboza doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Barboza forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gono struggles and launches a few punches to Barboza's head
Nothing from this... Akihiro Gono seems frustrated.
Yves Lavigne sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gono steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barboza goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Good punches to Gono's body.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Barboza is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza aggressively and repeatedly punches Gono.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Yves Lavigne separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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0:14 Round 2 and Barboza is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson Barboza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barboza into his guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Good punches to Gono's body.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gono tries to stand up!
Barboza doesn't allow him!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson Barboza tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Barboza shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edson Barboza tries to open Gono's guard...
Gono breaks the lock and covers himself from Barboza's punches
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barboza pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Lavigne 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.
Here comes Akihiro Gono with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Barboza's ribs!
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Barboza's face like a cannon ball!
Gono moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza checks the kick.
Barboza is trying to counter now!
A furious flurry of punches from Edson Barboza
just misses Gono.
Barboza steps backwards away from Akihiro Gono. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Gono blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Barboza clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Barboza with punches
Barboza reels from the strikes.
Barboza has a small cut in his Nose
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Barboza avoids a dangerous strike from Gono
and counters with a solid straight!
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barboza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Edson Barboza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
Barboza is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza 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 Edson Barboza
Gono catch Edson Barboza's right arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barboza is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza 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 full mount over Edson Barboza
Not a desiderable position that Barboza is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Akihiro Gono work his BJJ game.
Gono catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Edson Barboza to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Barboza
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barboza! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Gono is in rear mount over Barboza with one hook in
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Barboza is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gono
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barboza looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barboza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to close the guard.
Barboza put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barboza misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Barboza.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Barboza doesn't want to free his opponent and Gono continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is taking this opportunity to rest.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Akihiro Gono moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barboza with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono attempts a sweep single...
Akihiro Gono catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gono.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Deep breaths from Edson Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to posture up and open Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Edson Barboza sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barboza holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono pushes Edson Barboza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Barboza doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barboza's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Barboza tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Barboza
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Barboza launches a furious hook!
That hits Gono's chin like a wrecking ball! Gono loses balance and goes to the mat.
Barboza is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Barboza launches a kick to Gono's thigh
Loud pop!
Barboza is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Akihiro Gono is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Barboza with punches
Barboza reels from the strikes.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Gono seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gono jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Akihiro Gono pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barboza launches a few hard punches to Akihiro Gono's ribs!
Akihiro Gono's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Gono is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edson Barboza just can't get away!
Barboza's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch to Akihiro Gono ribs and the tries to trip him
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Barboza use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Key Arena (Seattle, WA) is cheering him!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza works on the ground with his fingers over Gono's face
Gono shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barboza drills Akihiro Gono's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Gono's Forehead is beginning to swell
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza 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!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Barboza tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Edson Barboza is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Barboza tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Barboza tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono creates enough space to control Edson Barboza's leg.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Barboza's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barboza blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gono
Gono holds Edson Barboza's arms and blocks the punches!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Edson Barboza hovers above Gono
Akihiro Gono stops him from throwing strikes.
Barboza clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barboza pulls his arm out of danger.
Yves Lavigne 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 Key Arena (Seattle, WA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Gono's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono has a small cut in his Nose
A punch from Edson Barboza
grazes Gono's right cheek.
Akihiro Gono moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gono is in closed guard... Barboza tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono leans back...
Barboza eyes him warily.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Barboza
Barboza 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 closed guard over Barboza
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Gono, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Gono looks to be in very good shape.
Gono goes for a low kick..
Barboza avoids the deadly blow.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Inside leg kick from Barboza
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Barboza Hyper-extended his arm
Gono throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Barboza ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Akihiro Gono launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barboza blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Edson Barboza's cheek! Barboza stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gono is standing while Barboza is on the ground on his back
Gono moves backwards and gestures for Edson Barboza to stand up.
Barboza climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Barboza.
Akihiro Gono launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barboza from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edson Barboza is opening up on Gono and raining down combinations!
Gono doesn't look worried as he defends.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barboza steps forward
Akihiro Gono catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Barboza goes to the body...
his punches graze Gono's arm.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Barboza moves forward looking for some action
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Akihiro Gono launches a rapid series of punches
taking Barboza from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Nose
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Barboza is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gono.
Barboza moves to shoot
but Akihiro Gono delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Barboza is out! Barboza is out! Akihiro Gono has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Barboza's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Winner is Akihiro Gono by KO (Knee) at 2:36 Round 5
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/54 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1403,13
Clinch Damage 133,33
Ground Damage 637,5
Time on the ground 740 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 7/38 (18%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3944,41
Clinch Damage 97,37
Ground Damage 148,17
Time on the ground 752 s
What a battle! This was dead even for the most part then Gono looked like he was going to take over then Barboza came back towards the end of the 4th round. Thought this one was going to go the distance after that, then with both at basically full health to start the 5th, Gono caught Barboza clean with one nasty shot and it was all downhill for Edson til the knee that finally finished him off. Great fight.